Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
South America
  
Types
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
  
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
H1, H2, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Purple, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Light Pink, White
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring
  
Early Winter, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
  
Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Salt
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
  
Dermititis, Itchiness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
  
Cosmetics, Used As Food, 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
  
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
  
ANANAS
  
Common Name
Blue Princess Holly
  
Pineapple
  
In Hindi
BluePrincess Holly Plant
  
अनानास
  
In German
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
  
Ananas
  
In French
BluePrincess houx Plante
  
Ananas
  
In Spanish
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
  
Piña
  
In Greek
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
  
Ανανάς
  
In Portuguese
BluePrincess Planta Holly
  
Abacaxi
  
In Polish
BluePrincess Holly roślin
  
Ananas
  
In Latin
Planta BluePrincess Holly
  
Pineapple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Not Available
  
Lilopsida
  
Order
Aquifoliales
  
Bromeliales
  
Family
Aquifoliaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Ilex
  
Ananas
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Bromelioideae
  
Season and Care of Blue Princess Holly and Pineapple
Season and care of Blue Princess Holly and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Princess Holly and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Blue Princess Holly and Pineapple Physical Information
Blue Princess Holly and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Blue Princess Holly and Pineapple are as follows:
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Pineapple
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Pineapple 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 Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, 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 Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.