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About Allamanda and Carissa Holly


About Carissa Holly and Allamanda


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual and Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Broadleaf Evergreen   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
China, Korea   

Types
Allamanda voilacea Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee Allamanda x Alba (Blanca) Allamanda Cream Allamanda Chocolate Allamanda Indonesia Sunset Allamanda hendersonii   
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin   

Number of Varieties
6   
99+
400   
20

Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions   
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade   

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14   
6-9   

AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24   
21,22   

Habit
Vining/Climbing   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
180.00 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
180.00 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon   
White   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Light Green, Pink   
Red   

Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped   
Ovate   

Thorns
No   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Very Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought, Salt   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Cuttings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Not Available   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Hummingbirds   
Birds   

Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash   
Rash, Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Insignificant   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Provides ground cover   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria   
Not Available   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers   
Leaves   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine   
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'   
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'   

Common Name
Golden Trumpet Vine   
Carissa holly   

In Hindi
Allamanda   
Carissa holly plant   

In German
Allamanda   
carissa holly Pflanze   

In French
Allamanda   
Карисса востраліста завод   

In Spanish
Allamanda   
Carissa planta de acebo   

In Greek
Allamanda   
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια   

In Portuguese
Allamanda   
planta Carissa azevinho   

In Polish
Allamanda   
Carissa Holly roślin   

In Latin
Allamanda   
Carissa Holly herba   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Vascular plant   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Gentianales   
Aquifoliales   

Family
Apocynaceae   
Aquifoliaceae   

Genus
Allamanda   
Ilex   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Apocyneae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
12   
99+
400   
40

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Properties of Allamanda and Carissa Holly

Wondering what are the properties of Allamanda and Carissa Holly? We provide you with everything About Allamanda and Carissa Holly. Allamanda doesn't have thorns and Carissa Holly doesn't have thorns. Also Allamanda does not have fragrant flowers. Allamanda has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Carissa Holly has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Allamanda and Carissa Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Allamanda and Carissa Holly

Season and care of Allamanda and Carissa Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Allamanda and Carissa Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Allamanda season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Carissa Holly season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Allamanda is Loam and for Carissa Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral.

Allamanda and Carissa Holly Physical Information

Allamanda and Carissa Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Allamanda and Carissa Holly are as follows:

Care of Allamanda and Carissa Holly

Care of Allamanda and Carissa Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves and Carissa Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carissa Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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