Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
10-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Pale White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Salt
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal distension
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
Blue Princess Holly
In Hindi
अजवाइन
BluePrincess Holly Plant
In German
Ajowan
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
In French
Ajowan
BluePrincess houx Plante
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
In Portuguese
aipo
BluePrincess Planta Holly
In Polish
seler
BluePrincess Holly roślin
In Latin
semina Carom
Planta BluePrincess Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Apiales
Aquifoliales
Family
Apiaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Blue Princess Holly
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Blue Princess Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Blue Princess Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Princess Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Ajwain plant and Blue Princess Holly Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Blue Princess Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Blue Princess Holly are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
- Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ajwain plant and Blue Princess Holly
Care of Ajwain plant and Blue Princess Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Princess Holly pruning is done No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Princess Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.