Carissa macrocarpa
Posted: July 4th, 2013, 7:20 am
| Botanical Name | Carissa macrocarpa |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Carissa |
| Specie | macrocarpa |
| Local Name in Urdu | کروندا |
| Common Name | Natal Plum |
| Life Cycle | perinnial |
| Cultivar Name | unknown |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | shrub |
| Height | 6-8 feet |
| Spacing | 36-40 inches |
| Flowering Months | all year |
| Flower Color | pure white |
| Growing Areas | all over pakistan |
| Frost Tender | yes |
| Exposure | full sun to partial shade |
| Soil pH | 6-7.5 |
| Propagation | through cuttings |
| Uses | ornamental plant |
| Other Details | Beautiful, dark green shiny leaves and jasmine-like starred flowers that spread a sweet jasmine-like scent, it is used here in Pakistan for landscaping. One can keep it potted with the same success. It can be used as a safe fence, due to its strong thorns and the natural bushiness. It can be easily rooted from cuttings, and it's not fussy about the soil either. It successfully survives the humidity of the moon soon weather, and it doesn't mind the rain, as long as the soil has drainage. So if "you are trying to grow a jasmine" but you have a brown thumb, here's your choice! |
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