Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Southern Africa
Habitat
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
Rocky areas, sand dunes, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
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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 to roundish
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Equal amount of N,P,K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Slugs, Snails, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARISSA macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket'
Euryops pectinatus
Common Name
Large Num-Num
Euryops
In Hindi
नेटाल बेर
Euryops
In German
Natal Plum
Euryops
In French
natal Plum
Euryops
In Spanish
Ciruela Natal
Euryops
In Greek
Natal Plum
Euryops
In Portuguese
Natal Plum
Euryops
In Polish
Natal Plum
Euryops
In Latin
Natal Plum
Euryops
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asterales
Family
Apocynaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Carisseae
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
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Season and Care of Natal Plum and Euryops
Season and care of Natal Plum and Euryops is important to know. While considering everything about Natal Plum and Euryops Care, growing season is an essential factor. Natal Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Euryops season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand and for Euryops is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Euryops is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Natal Plum and Euryops Physical Information
Natal Plum and Euryops physical information is very important for comparison. Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Euryops height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Natal Plum and Euryops are as follows:
Natal Plum flower color: White
Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Euryops flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Euryops leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Natal Plum and Euryops
Care of Natal Plum and Euryops include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Natal Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Euryops pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Natal Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Euryops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.