Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
China
Types
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
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
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CARISSA macrocarpa
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
Common Name
Carissia
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
In Hindi
Carissa
Wintersweet
In German
carissa
Wintersweet
In French
carissa
Wintersweet
In Spanish
carissa
wintersweet
In Greek
carissa
Wintersweet
In Portuguese
carissa
wintersweet
In Polish
carissa
Wintersweet
In Latin
carissa
Wintersweet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Not Available
Family
Apocynaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Carissa
Chimonanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Carisseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Carissa and Wintersweet
Season and care of Carissa and Wintersweet is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa and Wintersweet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wintersweet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa is Loam, Sand and for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral and for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Carissa and Wintersweet Physical Information
Carissa and Wintersweet physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Carissa and Wintersweet are as follows:
Carissa flower color: White
Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
- Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Care of Carissa and Wintersweet
Care of Carissa and Wintersweet 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 Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Wintersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.