Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Carissa Carandas
Habitat
Rocky Mountains
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oval to roundish
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Equal amount of N,P,K
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Mildly Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Primula auricula
CARISSA macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket'
Common Name
auricula, mountain cowslip or bear's ear
Large Num-Num
In Hindi
mountain cowslip
नेटाल बेर
In German
Aurikel
Natal Plum
In French
Primula auricula
natal Plum
In Spanish
Primula auricula
Ciruela Natal
In Greek
mountain cowslip
Natal Plum
In Portuguese
cowslip montanha
Natal Plum
In Polish
Pierwiosnek łyszczak
Natal Plum
In Latin
Primula auricula
Natal Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Gentianales
Family
Primulaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Carisseae
Subfamily
Primuloideae
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mountain Cowslip and Natal Plum
Season and care of Mountain Cowslip and Natal Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Mountain Cowslip and Natal Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mountain Cowslip season is Spring and Fall and Natal Plum season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Mountain Cowslip is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mountain Cowslip is Acidic, Neutral and for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Mountain Cowslip and Natal Plum Physical Information
Mountain Cowslip and Natal Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Mountain Cowslip height is 20.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mountain Cowslip and Natal Plum are as follows:
Mountain Cowslip flower color: Yellow and Yellow Orange
Mountain Cowslip leaf color: Green
Natal Plum flower color: White
- Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mountain Cowslip and Natal Plum
Care of Mountain Cowslip and Natal Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mountain Cowslip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Natal Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mountain Cowslip 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.