Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Ixora albersii
Ixora beckleri
Ixora ooumuensis
Ixora jucunda
Ixora nigerica
Ixora st.-johnii
Ixora umbellata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Purple, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
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
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Asthma
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
Flowers
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
IXORA
Common Name
Blue Princess Holly
Ixora
In Hindi
BluePrincess Holly Plant
Ixora
In German
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
Ixora
In French
BluePrincess houx Plante
Ixora
In Spanish
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
Ixora
In Greek
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
Ixora
In Portuguese
BluePrincess Planta Holly
Ixora
In Polish
BluePrincess Holly roślin
Ixora
In Latin
Planta BluePrincess Holly
Ixora
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Gentianales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Ixoreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ixoroideae
Season and Care of Blue Princess Holly and Ixora
Season and care of Blue Princess Holly and Ixora is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Princess Holly and Ixora Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ixora season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Loam and for Ixora is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Ixora is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Princess Holly and Ixora Physical Information
Blue Princess Holly and Ixora physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm whereas Ixora height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Princess Holly and Ixora are as follows:
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Ixora flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Ivory
- Ixora leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Ixora
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Ixora 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 Ixora pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Blue Princess Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ixora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.