Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Not Available
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hot climate regions
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
DASYLIRION berlandieri
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Blue Giant,
Blue Twister,
Desert Spoon
Black Currant
In Hindi
Zaragosa
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Zaragoza
Carandas
In French
Saragosse
karondas
In Spanish
Zaragoza
karondas
In Greek
Σαραγόσα
karondas
In Portuguese
Zaragoza
karondas
In Polish
Saragossa
karondas
In Latin
Caesaraugusta
karondas
Phylum
Chordata
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Squamata
Gentianales
Family
Agavaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Colubrinae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Zaragosa and Karonda
Season and care of Zaragosa and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Zaragosa and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zaragosa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zaragosa is Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Zaragosa is Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zaragosa and Karonda Physical Information
Zaragosa and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Zaragosa height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Zaragosa and Karonda are as follows:
Zaragosa flower color: Yellow
Zaragosa leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Zaragosa and Karonda
Care of Zaragosa and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zaragosa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zaragosa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
