Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Mediterranean
Types
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CARISSA macrocarpa
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Carissia
Lavender
In Hindi
Carissa
Lavender
In German
carissa
Lavendel
In French
carissa
Lavande
In Spanish
carissa
Lavanda
In Portuguese
carissa
Lavanda
In Polish
carissa
Lawenda
In Latin
carissa
Lavendula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Lamiales
Family
Apocynaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Carisseae
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Carissa and Lavender
Season and care of Carissa and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa is Loam, Sand and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Carissa and Lavender Physical Information
Carissa and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Carissa and Lavender are as follows:
Carissa flower color: White
Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Carissa and Lavender
Care of Carissa and Lavender 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 Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.