Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Red
Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERYTHRINA herbacea
CARISSA macrocarpa
Common Name
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
Carissia
In Hindi
Red Cardinal
Carissa
In German
Red Cardinal
carissa
In French
Cardinal rouge
carissa
In Spanish
Cárdenas
carissa
In Greek
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
carissa
In Portuguese
Cardeal vermelho
carissa
In Polish
Red Cardinal
carissa
In Latin
Cardinalis Rubrum
carissa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Gentianales
Family
Fabaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Carisseae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Cardinal and Carissa
Season and care of Red Cardinal and Carissa is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cardinal and Carissa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cardinal season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Carissa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand and for Carissa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Cardinal and Carissa Physical Information
Red Cardinal and Carissa physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cardinal and Carissa are as follows:
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Carissa flower color: White
- Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Cardinal and Carissa
Care of Red Cardinal and Carissa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cardinal pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Red Cardinal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.