Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Africa
South America
Types
Carissa Carandas
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval to roundish
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Equal amount of N,P,K
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Mildly Toxic
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARISSA macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket'
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Large Num-Num
Peanut
In Hindi
नेटाल बेर
मूंगफली
In German
Natal Plum
Erdnuss
In French
natal Plum
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Ciruela Natal
Maní
In Greek
Natal Plum
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Natal Plum
Amendoim
In Polish
Natal Plum
Arachid
In Latin
Natal Plum
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Fabales
Family
Apocynaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Carisseae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Natal Plum and Peanut
Season and care of Natal Plum and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Natal Plum and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Natal Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Natal Plum and Peanut Physical Information
Natal Plum and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Natal Plum and Peanut are as follows:
Natal Plum flower color: White
Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Natal Plum and Peanut
Care of Natal Plum and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Natal Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Natal Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.