Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Carissa Carandas
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval to roundish
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Equal amount of N,P,K
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Mildly Toxic
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
extracted oil
Other Uses
Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CARISSA macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket'
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Large Num-Num
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
नेटाल बेर
regal geranium
In German
Natal Plum
Regal Geranie
In French
natal Plum
geranium royale
In Spanish
Ciruela Natal
geranio regia
In Greek
Natal Plum
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Natal Plum
gerânio régio
In Polish
Natal Plum
regal geranium
In Latin
Natal Plum
regal geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Geraniales
Family
Apocynaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Carissa
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Carisseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Unknown
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Natal Plum and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Natal Plum and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Natal Plum and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Natal Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Natal Plum and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Natal Plum and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Natal Plum and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Natal Plum flower color: White
Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Natal Plum and Regal Geranium
Care of Natal Plum and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Natal Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, 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 Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.