Karoo Num-num (Carissa Haematocarpa) is a perennial shrub in the Apocynaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Carissa haematocarpa is a small tree or medium to large shrub characterized by stout, forked thorns and hard, leathery green leaves.
Karoo Num-num
Carissa Haematocarpa
Carissa haematocarpa is a small tree or medium to large shrub characterized by stout, forked thorns and hard, leathery green leaves.
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