Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Africa
Southwestern United States, California
Habitat
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
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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
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Leaf Shape
Oval to roundish
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Equal amount of N,P,K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mildly Toxic
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
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
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CARISSA macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket'
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Large Num-Num
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
नेटाल बेर
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Natal Plum
Kracher penstemon
In French
natal Plum
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Ciruela Natal
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Natal Plum
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Natal Plum
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Natal Plum
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Natal Plum
Firecracker Persicaria
Order
Gentianales
Lamiales
Family
Apocynaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
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Properties of Natal Plum and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Natal Plum and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Natal Plum and Firecracker Penstemon. Natal Plum has thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Natal Plum does not have fragrant flowers. Natal Plum has allergic reactions like Mildly Toxic and Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Mildly Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Natal Plum and Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Natal Plum and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Natal Plum and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Natal Plum and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Natal Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Natal Plum and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Natal Plum and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Natal Plum and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Natal Plum flower color: White
Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Natal Plum and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Natal Plum and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Natal Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Natal Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.