Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Southern Africa
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Carissa Carandas
Star anise and more
Habitat
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval to roundish
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
Equal amount of N,P,K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Mildly Toxic
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice
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
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
CARISSA macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket'
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Large Num-Num
Anise
In Hindi
नेटाल बेर
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Natal Plum
Anis
In French
natal Plum
Anis
In Spanish
Ciruela Natal
Anís
In Greek
Natal Plum
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Natal Plum
anis
In Polish
Natal Plum
Anyż
In Latin
Natal Plum
Anethum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Apiales
Family
Apocynaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
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Season and Care of Natal Plum and Anise
Season and care of Natal Plum and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Natal Plum and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Natal Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Natal Plum and Anise Physical Information
Natal Plum and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Natal Plum and Anise are as follows:
Natal Plum flower color: White
Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Natal Plum and Anise
Care of Natal Plum and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Natal Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Natal Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.