Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Carissa Carandas
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval to roundish
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Equal amount of N,P,K
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mildly Toxic
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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 'Emerald Blanket'
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Large Num-Num
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
नेटाल बेर
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Natal Plum
Crapemyrtle
In French
natal Plum
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Ciruela Natal
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Natal Plum
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Natal Plum
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Natal Plum
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Natal Plum
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Myrtales
Family
Apocynaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Carissa
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Carisseae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Natal Plum and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Natal Plum and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Natal Plum and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Natal Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Natal Plum and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Natal Plum and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Natal Plum and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Natal Plum flower color: White
Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Natal Plum and Crapemyrtle
Care of Natal Plum and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Natal Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Natal Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.