Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Africa
Types
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Broadly Ovate
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Salt
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Plant grows in 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beautification, Hanging Basket, 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
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Blue Princess Holly
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
BluePrincess Holly Plant
ब्लू लोटस
In German
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
Blue Lotus
In French
BluePrincess houx Plante
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
Blue Lotus
In Greek
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
BluePrincess Planta Holly
Blue Lotus
In Polish
BluePrincess Holly roślin
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Planta BluePrincess Holly
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Nymphaeales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Princess Holly and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Blue Princess Holly and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Princess Holly and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Loam and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Princess Holly and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Blue Princess Holly and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Princess Holly and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Blue Lotus
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Blue Lotus 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 Blue Lotus pruning is done 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 Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.