Karroo Num-Num
Also known as
Arduina ferox, Carissa ferox and Jasminonerium ferox
Taxonomy
Carissa haematocarpa
Carissa
Apocynaceae
Gentianales
How to care for Karroo Num-Num
How often to water your Karroo Num-Num
every 9
Karroo Num-Num needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Karroo Num-Num in your home
a window
Karroo Num-Num love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Karroo Num-Num does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Karroo Num-Num in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Karroo Num-Num
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Karroo Num-Num after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Karroo Num-Num
Karroo Num-Num
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.