Karonda (Carissa Carandas) - Fruit Plant

About Karonda (Carissa Carandas) - Fruit Plant

Karonda is a hardy, thorny shrub from the Apocynaceae family with shiny green leaves and greyish-brown mature bark. It is valued for its Vitamin C and iron-rich fruit and its near-zero maintenance needs, making it a reliable choice for Indian balconies and gardens.

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sunlight; grows in tropical and subtropical climates.
• Soil: Wide range - sandy loam, laterite, alluvial sand, calcareous, even stony/rocky soils; best growth and yield in well-drained alluvial sandy loam.
• Climate: 20-35°C. Growth is affected by high rainfall and waterlogged conditions.

Planting & Spacing

Grow in a pot or directly in the ground in a full-sun spot. Prefers well-drained sites - avoid waterlogged areas.

Care

• Watering: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged; the plant is drought-tolerant once established.
• Fertilizer: Organic fertilizer once every 3 months.
• Pruning: Minimal pruning; remove damaged or overcrowded branches.

Fruiting & Harvest

Flowering occurs February-June; fruiting starts about 2-3 years after planting.

Note: This listing ships a young nursery plant, not a fruiting tree. Time to first fruit and yield vary by climate, care, and region - we don't promise a fixed timeline.