Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
Southern Africa
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
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
Oval
Oval to roundish
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Equal amount of N,P,K
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Mildly Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
CARISSA macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket'
Common Name
Crepe Jasmine
Large Num-Num
In Hindi
Tabernaemontana
नेटाल बेर
In German
Tabernaemontana
Natal Plum
In French
Tabernaemontana
natal Plum
In Spanish
Tabernaemontana
Ciruela Natal
In Greek
Tabernaemontana
Natal Plum
In Portuguese
Tabernaemontana
Natal Plum
In Polish
Tabernaemontana
Natal Plum
In Latin
Tabernaemontana
Natal Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Gentianales
Family
Apocynaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Tabernaemontana
Carissa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Crape Jasmine and Natal Plum
Season and care of Crape Jasmine and Natal Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Crape Jasmine and Natal Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Natal Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Crape Jasmine and Natal Plum Physical Information
Crape Jasmine and Natal Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Crape Jasmine and Natal Plum are as follows:
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Natal Plum flower color: White
- Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Crape Jasmine and Natal Plum
Care of Crape Jasmine and Natal Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Natal Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crape Jasmine 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.