Conkerberry (Carissa Ovata) is a perennial shrub in the Apocynaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Carissa ovata is a large, thorny shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions, known for its edible fruit and dense, spiny growth habit.
Conkerberry
Carissa Ovata
Carissa ovata is a large, thorny shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions, known for its edible fruit and dense, spiny growth habit.
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