Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Africa
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Red
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
10-10-10, 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CARISSA macrocarpa
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
Common Name
Carissia
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
In Hindi
Carissa
Japanese Camellia
In German
carissa
Japanische Kamelie
In French
carissa
Camellia japonais
In Spanish
carissa
Camelia japonesa
In Greek
carissa
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
In Portuguese
carissa
Camellia japonês
In Polish
carissa
Japoński Camellia
In Latin
carissa
Camellia Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Theales
Family
Apocynaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Theoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Carissa and Japanese Camellia
Season and care of Carissa and Japanese Camellia is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa and Japanese Camellia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Camellia is Loam while the PH of soil for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral.
Carissa and Japanese Camellia Physical Information
Carissa and Japanese Camellia physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm. The color specification of Carissa and Japanese Camellia are as follows:
Carissa flower color: White
Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
- Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Carissa and Japanese Camellia
Care of Carissa and Japanese Camellia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Japanese Camellia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.