Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
moist forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-2
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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 main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
Averrhoa bilimbi
Common Name
Blue Princess Holly
Bilimbi, Mimbro
In Hindi
BluePrincess Holly Plant
Bilimbi
In German
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
bilimbi
In French
BluePrincess houx Plante
bilimbi
In Spanish
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
bilimbi
In Greek
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
bilimbi
In Portuguese
BluePrincess Planta Holly
bilimbi
In Polish
BluePrincess Holly roślin
bilimbi
In Latin
Planta BluePrincess Holly
Rondo Beardtongue
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Oxalidales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Princess Holly and Bilimbi
Season and care of Blue Princess Holly and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Princess Holly and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bilimbi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Loam and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Princess Holly and Bilimbi Physical Information
Blue Princess Holly and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Blue Princess Holly and Bilimbi are as follows:
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Bilimbi
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Bilimbi 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 Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Princess Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.