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Natal Plum (Karonda)

Natal Plum (Karonda)

Carissa carandas

Easy difficultyPerennialFruits & Vegetables
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Low — drought tolerant
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Min pot size
15" pot
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Start from
Plant seeds or cuttings in well-draining soil

About Natal Plum (Karonda)

A tough, thorny, drought-resistant shrub producing tart pink/red berries used in pickles and jams. Excellent for boundary fencing or as a low-maintenance container plant.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
25–40°C
Heat stress above
45°C
Cold stress below
5°C
Humidity
Low to Moderate (30–60%)
Rain sensitivity
Low

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 090
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 91365
Stage 3
Flowering
Day 366400
Stage 4
Fruiting
Day 401450
Stage 5
Harvest
Day 451480

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