Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Southern Africa
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Carissa Carandas
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval to roundish
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Equal amount of N,P,K
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Fruits
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
CARISSA macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket'
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Large Num-Num
In Hindi
Needle Grass
नेटाल बेर
In German
Nadel- Gras
Natal Plum
In French
aiguille Herbe
natal Plum
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Ciruela Natal
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Natal Plum
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Natal Plum
In Polish
igła do trawy
Natal Plum
In Latin
acus Grass
Natal Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Gentianales
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Rauvolfioideae
Properties of Needle Grass and Natal Plum
Wondering what are the properties of Needle Grass and Natal Plum? We provide you with everything About Needle Grass and Natal Plum. Needle Grass doesn't have thorns and Natal Plum doesn't have thorns. Also Needle Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Needle Grass has allergic reactions like and Natal Plum has allergic reactions like . 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 Needle Grass and Natal Plum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Natal Plum
Season and care of Needle Grass and Natal Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Natal Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Natal Plum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Needle Grass and Natal Plum Physical Information
Needle Grass and Natal Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Natal Plum are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Natal Plum flower color: White
- Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Needle Grass and Natal Plum
Care of Needle Grass and Natal Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Natal Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Natal Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.