{"product_id":"natal-plum-carissa-grandiflora-carissa-macrocarpa","title":"Natal Plum (Carissa grandiflora \/ Carissa macrocarpa)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"349\"\u003eNatal Plum is a hardy and attractive evergreen shrub native to South Africa, valued for its glossy foliage, fragrant flowers, and edible fruits. It has thick, oval-shaped, dark green leaves with a leathery texture, giving the plant a lush and healthy appearance throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"653\"\u003eIn spring and summer, Natal Plum produces clusters of star-shaped, white, highly fragrant flowers. These blooms are followed by oval, bright red fruits that are sweet, juicy, and edible when fully ripe. The plant also has small thorns along its branches, making it a good option for security hedging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"842\"\u003eNatal Plum is widely used as ground cover, low hedges, borders, and container planting. It tolerates heat, drought, wind, and coastal conditions, making it a reliable landscaping plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"847\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eCaring for your Natal Plum\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eDifficulty level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"912\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"934\"\u003eLight requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"963\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eWatering schedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 times per week (once established, water less frequently)\u003cbr data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining soil (sandy or loamy preferred)\u003cbr data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1162\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once every 4–6 weeks during growing season\u003cbr data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light pruning to shape or control size\u003cbr data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003ePet friendliness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mildly toxic if ingested\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ACACIA","offers":[{"title":"Set of 6","offer_id":44586251550789,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true},{"title":"Box of 24","offer_id":44586251583557,"sku":null,"price":54.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/1332\/4613\/files\/NatalPlum.png?v=1769673158","url":"https:\/\/itsacacia.ae\/products\/natal-plum-carissa-grandiflora-carissa-macrocarpa","provider":"ACACIA LANDSCAPING LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}