Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
China, Korea
Hybrid origin, South Africa
Types
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
6-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Light Purple, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Rash, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
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, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
Common Name
Carissa holly
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
In Hindi
Carissa holly plant
Cape Daisy
In German
carissa holly Pflanze
Cape Daisy
In French
Карисса востраліста завод
Cape Daisy
In Spanish
Carissa planta de acebo
Margarita del Cabo
In Greek
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
Cape Daisy
In Portuguese
planta Carissa azevinho
Cape Daisy
In Polish
Carissa Holly roślin
Cape Daisy
In Latin
Carissa Holly herba
Cape Daisy
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Asterales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Carissa Holly and Cape Daisy
Season and care of Carissa Holly and Cape Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa Holly and Cape Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa Holly is Loam and for Cape Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Cape Daisy is Neutral.
Carissa Holly and Cape Daisy Physical Information
Carissa Holly and Cape Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Carissa Holly and Cape Daisy are as follows:
Carissa Holly flower color: White
Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
- Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Carissa Holly and Cape Daisy
Care of Carissa Holly and Cape Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carissa Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Carissa Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.