Natal Plum || Carissa grandiflora ‘Prostrata’ || نبات ناتال بلوم || Groundcover Shrub UAE & KSA

The Natal Plum (Carissa grandiflora ‘Prostrata’) نبات ناتال بلوم is a versatile, low-growing shrub prized for its glossy evergreen foliage, fragrant star-shaped flowers, and ornamental red fruits. Native to South Africa, this hardy plant brings year-round greenery and tropical charm to gardens across the UAE & Saudi Arabia.

Growing only 0.3–0.6m tall and spreading up to 1.8m wide, the Natal Plum forms a dense mat of foliage, making it an excellent choice for ground cover, borders, or container planting. Its leathery, dark green leaves are attractive on their own, but when combined with clusters of fragrant, waxy white flowers, this plant becomes a true garden highlight. After flowering, small edible red fruits appear, adding both beauty and ornamental value.

🌿 Why Choose the Natal Plum?

• ✅ Compact, spreading shrub perfect for ground cover & borders

• ✅ Produces fragrant white flowers in spring & summer

• ✅ Glossy dark green foliage adds lush year-round beauty

• ✅ Occasional red fruits for ornamental appeal

• ✅ Tolerates full sun & partial shade, ideal for UAE & KSA climate

🌍 Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Carissa grandiflora ‘Prostrata’

• Common Name: Natal Plum ‘Prostrata’ / نبات ناتال بلوم

• Family: Apocynaceae

• Height: 0.3–0.6m

• Spread: 1.2–1.8m

• Leaves: Glossy, leathery, oval-shaped with occasional spines

• Flowers: Star-shaped, waxy white, fragrant

• Fruits: Small, round, red berries (ornamental)

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade (4–6 hours sunlight ideal)

• Soil: Well-draining, sandy or loamy, rich in organic matter

• Water Requirement: Moderate – allow soil to dry slightly between waterings

• Tolerance: Moderate drought; sensitive to frost

• Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading, dense groundcover

🌱 Care Tips:

• Water regularly in hot months; reduce in cooler weather

• Use slow-release fertilizer in spring for healthy growth

• Prune lightly after flowering to shape and remove dead branches

• Protect from frost in colder months

🌴 What You’ll Receive:

• A healthy live Natal Plum plant in nursery pot with premium soil

• Safe arrival guarantee from Plantroops Middle East

• Care guide & tips for long-lasting success

✨ Add fragrance, greenery, and ornamental charm to your garden with the Natal Plum (Carissa grandiflora ‘Prostrata’) – the perfect compact shrub for UAE & Saudi landscapes.