Environmental Requirements
Carissa macrocarpa requires warm, moist subtropical climate. It tolerates different exposures as full sun and fairly heavy shade. As a coastal plant it can deal very well with salty ocean spray..
| Factor | Description |
|---|---|
| Rainfall | Up to 1000 mm/a |
| Drought | Drought-resistant and no watering requirements during summer rainfall areas |
| Altitude | 1000 m a.s.l. (Swaziland); likely up to 1500 m. |
| Cold | Cold-tolerant to -5°C; young plants needs protection |
| Warmth | Up to 32°C in the shade (Pretoria); best growth in full sun exposure |
| Soil | Any (limestone, heavy clay, sand) if it drains well |
| Salinity | Salt-tolerant (5000 ppm) |
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