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Carissa macrocarpa bonsai (Natal plum)

Carissa macrocarpa

R1,650.00

Indigenous evergreen bonsai with glossy leaves, fragrant white flowers and red fruit. A characterful choice for outdoor bonsai in South Africa.

  • Supplied asTrained bonsai

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Representative photo of the species — not the individual plant you will receive. Photo: PierreSelim, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Description

Carissa macrocarpa (Natal plum, amatungulu) is an indigenous South African shrub with small, glossy leaves, star-shaped fragrant white flowers and edible red fruit. It is well suited to bonsai and to South African outdoor conditions.

Supplied as a trained bonsai in a bonsai pot.

Plant details

Botanical nameCarissa macrocarpa
Common nameNatal plum, amatungulu
Supplied asTrained bonsai
PhotosRepresentative of the batch — individual plants vary
Light

Most bonsai are outdoor trees: give bright light and good airflow.

Watering

Water thoroughly when the soil surface starts to dry; in hot weather this may be daily. Never let the root ball dry out completely.

Temperature

Hardy in most of South Africa; protect from heavy frost.

Substrate

Free-draining bonsai mix; repot in early spring every 2–5 years.

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Additional information

Species

Carissa macrocarpa
Size

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Delivery & arrival

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  • Delivery costs are calculated at checkout from your address before you pay.
  • This item can only be delivered within South Africa.
  • Please photograph and report any transit damage within [Reporting window (hours) — to be confirmed] hours of delivery.
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