Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Southern Africa
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Carissa Carandas
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
Not Available
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
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Equal amount of N,P,K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Mildly Toxic
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
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, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CARISSA macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket'
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Large Num-Num
Trailing Phlox
In Hindi
नेटाल बेर
Gazania
In German
Natal Plum
Gazania
In French
natal Plum
Gazania
In Spanish
Ciruela Natal
Gazania
In Greek
Natal Plum
Gazania
In Portuguese
Natal Plum
Gazania
In Polish
Natal Plum
Gazania
In Latin
Natal Plum
Gazania
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asterales
Family
Apocynaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Carisseae
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Cichorioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Natal Plum and Gazania
Season and care of Natal Plum and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Natal Plum and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Natal Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gazania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Gazania is Acidic.
Natal Plum and Gazania Physical Information
Natal Plum and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Natal Plum and Gazania are as follows:
Natal Plum flower color: White
Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Natal Plum and Gazania
Care of Natal Plum and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Natal Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Natal Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.