Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Fruit Seeds
- Plant Type Perennial Evergreen Thorny Shrub (Karonda / Carissa)
- Germination Time 2–4 weeks
- Sowing Depth 1–2 cm
- Plant Spacing 1.5–2.5 m (about 1 m for a hedge)
- Sunlight Full sunlight (6–8 hours daily)
- Soil Type Well-drained sandy loam; tolerates poor soils
- Watering Moderate watering; drought tolerant once established
- Ideal Temperature 20–35°C (protect from frost)
- Blooming Time Fruits about 2–3 years from seed
- Suitable For Hedges, containers and warm gardens
- Seed Storage Sow fresh for best germination; otherwise store in a cool, dry place
- Special Care The shrub is thorny, so handle with care; prune to shape and keep as a hedge or container plant.