Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Carissa Carandas
Habitat
Tropical regions
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-14
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Yellow
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Oval to roundish
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs good drainage
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Equal amount of N,P,K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths
Birds
Allergy
Confusion, Headache
Mildly Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRUGMANSIA 'Frosty Pink'
CARISSA macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket'
Common Name
Angel's Trumpet
Large Num-Num
In Hindi
Brugmansia
नेटाल बेर
In German
Brugmansia
Natal Plum
In French
Brugmansia
natal Plum
In Spanish
Brugmansia
Ciruela Natal
In Greek
Brugmansia
Natal Plum
In Portuguese
Brugmansia
Natal Plum
In Polish
Brugmansia
Natal Plum
In Latin
Brugmansia
Natal Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Gentianales
Family
Solanaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Brugmansia and Natal Plum
Season and care of Brugmansia and Natal Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Brugmansia and Natal Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brugmansia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Natal Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brugmansia is Loam, Sand and for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brugmansia is Acidic, Neutral and for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Brugmansia and Natal Plum Physical Information
Brugmansia and Natal Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Brugmansia height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Brugmansia and Natal Plum are as follows:
Brugmansia flower color: White and Pink
Brugmansia leaf color: Green
Natal Plum flower color: White
- Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Brugmansia and Natal Plum
Care of Brugmansia and Natal Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brugmansia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Natal Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brugmansia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Natal Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.