Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Carissa Carandas
Crystal Imperial , Double Delight , Elina , Precious Platinum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
White
Baby Pink, Black, Blue, Blue Violet, Creamy Yellow, Dark Blue, Deep Pink, Deep Red, Lavender, Light Yellow, Lilac, Not Available, Pale White, Pale Yellow, Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval to roundish
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water the foliage, Water during dry weather
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
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 in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Equal amount of N,P,K
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Aphids, dieback, Leaf rust, Powdery mildew, rose leaf-rolling sawfly
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
Mildly Toxic
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
stalk
Other Uses
Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Edible syrup, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Use in Chinese herbology, 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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CARISSA macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket'
ROSA 'Americana'
Common Name
Large Num-Num
Americana Hybrid Tea Rose, Hybrid Tea Rose
In Hindi
नेटाल बेर
संकर चाय गुलाब
In German
Natal Plum
Teehybride
In French
natal Plum
Hybride de thé
In Spanish
Ciruela Natal
Híbrido de té
In Greek
Natal Plum
Hybrid tea rose
In Portuguese
Natal Plum
Hybrid tea rose
In Polish
Natal Plum
Hybrid tea rose
In Latin
Natal Plum
Hybrid tea rose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Apocynaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Carisseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Natal Plum and Hybrid Tea Rose
Season and care of Natal Plum and Hybrid Tea Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Natal Plum and Hybrid Tea Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Natal Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hybrid Tea Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand and for Hybrid Tea Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Hybrid Tea Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Natal Plum and Hybrid Tea Rose Physical Information
Natal Plum and Hybrid Tea Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Hybrid Tea Rose height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Natal Plum and Hybrid Tea Rose are as follows:
Natal Plum flower color: White
Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Hybrid Tea Rose flower color: Baby Pink, Black, Blue, Blue Violet, Creamy Yellow, Dark Blue, Deep Pink, Deep Red, Lavender, Light Yellow, Lilac, Not Available, Pale White, Pale Yellow, Purple and Red
- Hybrid Tea Rose leaf color: Not Available
Care of Natal Plum and Hybrid Tea Rose
Care of Natal Plum and Hybrid Tea Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Natal Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hybrid Tea Rose pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Hybrid Tea Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.