How to tend a Carissa macrocarpa
Also known as: Jasminonerium africanum (A.DC.) Kuntze, Jasminonerium grandiflorum Kuntze, Jasminonerium macrocarpum (Eckl.) Kuntze, Arduina grandiflora E.Mey., Arduina macrocarpa Eckl., Carissa africana A.DC., Carissa grandiflora A.DC., Carissa praetermissa Kupicha
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Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water
Sunlight
Like sunshine, slightly resistant to half shade
Soil
Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Need more fertilization, dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 2-3 times monthly
Pruning
Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely
About this plant
- Origin
- South Africa
- Category
- Apocynaceae, Carissa
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height 15-18 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period August
- Flower colors
- white, fruit color red
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