Carissa

Carissa macrocarpa

Also called · Natal plum

A thorny hedge or bonsai shrub with glossy leaves and white star flowers.

LightFull sun
WaterWhen the top is dry
WhereGarden, full sun

Care tag · 131

“It has sharp thorns. Wear gloves when you trim it.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Full sun.
  2. 02

    Water

    When the top of the soil is dry.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Well-draining soil.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    A light feed every 2 months.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Organic potting soil (tanah organik)
    • Garden gloves

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • Leggy

    Trim it. It takes shaping well.

  • Milky sap when cut

    Normal. Wash your hands after.

Garden, full sun

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