Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Flowering Plants, Herbs
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Not Available
  
Types
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
  
Not Available
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Toothed
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Moist
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring
  
Early Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Salt
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
  
Cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Do not water excessively
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Moist
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Damp
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, 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 leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
  
Plant Tolerance
Salt
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
  
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
  
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Leaves, Root, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
  
Employed in herbal medicine
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
  
Container, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
  
Plectranthus barbatus
  
Common Name
Blue Princess Holly
  
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
  
In Hindi
BluePrincess Holly Plant
  
पत्थरचूर
  
In German
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
  
Harfensträucher
  
In French
BluePrincess houx Plante
  
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
  
In Spanish
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
  
Coleus forskohlii
  
In Greek
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
  
Coleus Forskohlii
  
In Portuguese
BluePrincess Planta Holly
  
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
  
In Polish
BluePrincess Holly roślin
  
Coleus Forskohlii
  
In Latin
Planta BluePrincess Holly
  
Coleus Forskohlii
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Aquifoliales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Aquifoliaceae
  
Lamiaceae
  
Genus
Ilex
  
Coleus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Blue Princess Holly and Coleus Forskohlii
Season and care of Blue Princess Holly and Coleus Forskohlii is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Princess Holly and Coleus Forskohlii Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coleus Forskohlii season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Loam and for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist while the PH of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Blue Princess Holly and Coleus Forskohlii Physical Information
Blue Princess Holly and Coleus Forskohlii physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm whereas Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Princess Holly and Coleus Forskohlii are as follows:
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
- Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Coleus Forskohlii
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Coleus Forskohlii 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 Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Princess Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.