{"product_id":"natal-plumsweet-cherry","title":"Natal Plum(Sweet Cherry) Fruit Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"156\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"24\"\u003eNatal Plum plant\u003c\/strong\u003e  is a hardy ornamental shrub known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"122\"\u003efragrant star-shaped flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"148\"\u003eedible red fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"198\"\u003e Profile of Natal Plum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"444\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"244\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"244\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"221\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"242\"\u003eCarissa macrocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"311\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"311\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"258\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apocynaceae (same family as oleander \u0026amp; frangipani)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"371\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"371\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"331\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natal Plum, Amatungulu, Large Num-Num\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"469\"\u003e Appearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"906\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"553\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"553\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"489\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, evergreen shrub, \u003cstrong data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"528\"\u003e2–4 m tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, often used as hedges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"627\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"627\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"567\"\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy, dark green, oval, leathery, with thorny branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"763\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"644\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"642\"\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"763\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"713\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eSmall, \u003cstrong data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"678\"\u003ewhite, star-shaped\u003c\/strong\u003e, highly fragrant (like jasmine).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"763\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"763\"\u003eBloom throughout the year in warm climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"906\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"779\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eFruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"906\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"833\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"833\"\u003eOval, smooth-skinned, \u003cstrong data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"830\"\u003ebright red when ripe\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"906\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"906\"\u003eSweet-tart flavor, edible fresh or in jams, jellies, and desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e Growing \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"977\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"977\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"948\"\u003eSun Light:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining sandy or loamy soil; tolerates salty coastal soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; drought- and salt-tolerant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be pruned into hedges or left bushy; has spines for natural fencing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"235\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"235\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"559\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"317\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"317\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"261\"\u003eBalanced fertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e (10:10:10 or 14:14:14 NPK) → supports overall growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"386\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"386\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"343\"\u003eHigh phosphorus (P)\u003c\/strong\u003e → encourages flower and fruit formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"456\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"456\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"406\"\u003ePotassium (K)\u003c\/strong\u003e → improves fruit size, color, and plant health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"559\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"559\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"479\"\u003eOrganic options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-rotted compost, cow manure, vermicompost, seaweed extract, or bone meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003e Uses \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eOrnamental:\u003c\/strong\u003e Popular for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003ehedges, borders, and coastal gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e due to its toughness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003eEdible Fruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eRich in vitamin C and antioxidants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003eUsed in jams, sauces, pies, and eaten fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003eCaution:\u003c\/strong\u003e While the ripe red fruit is edible, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003eunripe fruit and milky sap are toxic\u003c\/strong\u003e and should not be consumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003eMedicinal (folk use):\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally used for digestive health and immunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003ePractical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thorny growth makes it an excellent \u003cstrong data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003esecurity hedge\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wayanadantouch Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52616015610220,"sku":"23","price":299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5289\/8668\/files\/sweetcherry1.jpg?v=1756695788","url":"https:\/\/wayanadantouchgarden.com\/products\/natal-plumsweet-cherry","provider":"Wayanadan Touch Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}