Capparis cartilaginea (Capparis)

Capparis cartilaginea (Capparis) green plant with white flower and round leaves in close up
Capparis cartilaginea (Capparis) showing white flower amidst thick green round foliage and oval fruit pods.

Botanical names: Capparis cartilaginea, Capparis sinaica

Common name: Capparis

Family: Capparaceae

Origin: East Africa

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Capparis cartilaginea is a small, scrubby tree which grows by spreading or 'scrambling' over rocks. It has long, hairless stems which are typically bent and twisted, with white-grey or yellowish-green bark, coated in a waxy or powdery bloom.

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Capparis cartilaginea (Capparis) with white flower and dense green rounded leaves close up view
Capparis cartilaginea (Capparis) with white flower blooming among thick green foliage on woody stems
Capparis cartilaginea (Capparis) plant with many small green rounded leaves against a dark stone wall.
Capparis cartilaginea (Capparis) plant growing along a dark stone surface with thick green foliage.


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