Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Melanesia
Types
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Blue Princess Holly
Copperleaf
In Hindi
BluePrincess Holly Plant
Copperleaf
In German
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
Copperleaf
In French
BluePrincess houx Plante
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
copperleaf
In Greek
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
BluePrincess Planta Holly
Copperleaf
In Polish
BluePrincess Holly roślin
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Planta BluePrincess Holly
Copperleaf
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Euphorbiales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Blue Princess Holly and Copperleaf
Season and care of Blue Princess Holly and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Princess Holly and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Loam and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Princess Holly and Copperleaf Physical Information
Blue Princess Holly and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Princess Holly and Copperleaf are as follows:
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Copperleaf
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.