Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southern Africa
Western Asia
Types
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow green, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Shade areas
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Toxic
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CARISSA macrocarpa
HEMEROCALLIS 'Ruby Stella' PPAF
Common Name
Carissia
Daylily, Ruby Stella Daylily
In Hindi
Carissa
Hydrangea
In German
carissa
Hortensie
In French
carissa
Hortensia
In Spanish
carissa
Hortensia
In Greek
carissa
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
carissa
Hortênsia
In Polish
carissa
Hortensja
In Latin
carissa
Hibiscus
Family
Apocynaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
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Season and Care of Carissa and Ruby Stella Daylily
Season and care of Carissa and Ruby Stella Daylily is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa and Ruby Stella Daylily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ruby Stella Daylily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa is Loam, Sand and for Ruby Stella Daylily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral and for Ruby Stella Daylily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Carissa and Ruby Stella Daylily Physical Information
Carissa and Ruby Stella Daylily physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Ruby Stella Daylily height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Carissa and Ruby Stella Daylily are as follows:
Carissa flower color: White
Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Ruby Stella Daylily flower color: Yellow green and Dark Red
- Ruby Stella Daylily leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Carissa and Ruby Stella Daylily
Care of Carissa and Ruby Stella Daylily 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 Ruby Stella Daylily 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 Ruby Stella Daylily needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.