Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Shrub
Origin
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Southern Africa
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Carissa Carandas
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oval to roundish
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Equal amount of N,P,K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Mildly Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
GEUM rivale
CARISSA macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket'
Common Name
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
Large Num-Num
In Hindi
Hydrangea
नेटाल बेर
In German
Hortensie
Natal Plum
In French
Hortensia
natal Plum
In Spanish
Hortensia
Ciruela Natal
In Greek
υδραγεία
Natal Plum
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Natal Plum
In Polish
Hortensja
Natal Plum
In Latin
Hibiscus
Natal Plum
Family
Rosaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Rauvolfioideae
Properties of Chocolate-root and Natal Plum
Wondering what are the properties of Chocolate-root and Natal Plum? We provide you with everything About Chocolate-root and Natal Plum. Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns and Natal Plum doesn't have thorns. Also Chocolate-root does not have fragrant flowers. Chocolate-root has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Natal Plum has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chocolate-root and Natal Plum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chocolate-root and Natal Plum
Season and care of Chocolate-root and Natal Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Chocolate-root and Natal Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chocolate-root season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Natal Plum season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Chocolate-root is Light and for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chocolate-root is Acidic and for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Chocolate-root and Natal Plum Physical Information
Chocolate-root and Natal Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chocolate-root and Natal Plum are as follows:
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Natal Plum flower color: White
- Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chocolate-root and Natal Plum
Care of Chocolate-root and Natal Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chocolate-root pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Natal Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Natal Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.