Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Southern Africa
Types
Not available
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Habitat
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long slender
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Water during dry weather
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, 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
slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dye
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
Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIANELLA sandwicensis
CARISSA macrocarpa
Common Name
Ukiuki, uki
Carissia
In Spanish
Ukiuki
carissa
In Portuguese
Ukiuki
carissa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Gentianales
Family
Liliaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Carisseae
Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Ukiuki and Carissa
Season and care of Ukiuki and Carissa is important to know. While considering everything about Ukiuki and Carissa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ukiuki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carissa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ukiuki is Not Available and for Carissa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ukiuki is Not Available and for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral.
Ukiuki and Carissa Physical Information
Ukiuki and Carissa physical information is very important for comparison. Ukiuki height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ukiuki and Carissa are as follows:
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Carissa flower color: White
- Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ukiuki and Carissa
Care of Ukiuki and Carissa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ukiuki 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.