Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Blue Princess Holly
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
BluePrincess Holly Plant
Aaron Caladium
In German
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
Aaron Caladium
In French
BluePrincess houx Plante
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
BluePrincess Planta Holly
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
BluePrincess Holly roślin
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Planta BluePrincess Holly
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Alismatales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Princess Holly and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Blue Princess Holly and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Princess Holly and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Princess Holly and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Blue Princess Holly and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Blue Princess Holly and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Aaron Caladium
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Blue Princess Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.