Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico
Southern Africa
Types
Not available
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Nutritive
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Araucaria angustifolia
CARISSA macrocarpa
Common Name
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
Carissia
In Hindi
candelabra
Carissa
In German
Kandelaber
carissa
In French
candélabre
carissa
In Spanish
Candelabra
carissa
In Greek
μανουάλια
carissa
In Portuguese
Candelabra
carissa
In Polish
świeczniki
carissa
In Latin
candelabra
carissa
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Gentianales
Family
Araucariaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Carisseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Candelabra and Carissa
Season and care of Candelabra and Carissa is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra and Carissa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carissa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelabra is Loam, Sand and for Carissa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelabra and Carissa Physical Information
Candelabra and Carissa physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra and Carissa are as follows:
Candelabra flower color: White
Candelabra leaf color: Not Available
Carissa flower color: White
- Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Candelabra and Carissa
Care of Candelabra and Carissa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.