{"product_id":"karonda-carissa-carandas-fruit-plant","title":"Karonda (Carissa Carandas) - Fruit Plant","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Karonda (Carissa Carandas) - Fruit Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaronda 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sunlight; grows in tropical and subtropical climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wide range - sandy loam, laterite, alluvial sand, calcareous, even stony\/rocky soils; best growth and yield in well-drained alluvial sandy loam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-35°C. Growth is affected by high rainfall and waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Spacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in a pot or directly in the ground in a full-sun spot. Prefers well-drained sites - avoid waterlogged areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil moist but not waterlogged; the plant is drought-tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic fertilizer once every 3 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal pruning; remove damaged or overcrowded branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFruiting \u0026amp; Harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering occurs February-June; fruiting starts about 2-3 years after planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PlantsGram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45554285379719,"sku":"PG-FRUIT-KARONDA-STD-01-P1","price":650.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9984\/7303\/files\/Karonda-Carissa-Carandas-3.webp?v=1787669423","url":"https:\/\/plantsgram.com\/products\/karonda-carissa-carandas-fruit-plant","provider":"PlantsGram","version":"1.0","type":"link"}