Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
China, Korea
America
Types
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rash, Skin irritation
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
Showy Purposes
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, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
Carissa holly
Lobelia
In Hindi
Carissa holly plant
Lobelia
In German
carissa holly Pflanze
Lobelie
In French
Карисса востраліста завод
Lobelia
In Spanish
Carissa planta de acebo
Lobelia
In Greek
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
λοβηλία
In Portuguese
planta Carissa azevinho
Lobélia
In Polish
Carissa Holly roślin
Lobelia
In Latin
Carissa Holly herba
Lobelia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Aquifoliales
Asterales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Carissa Holly and Lobelia
Season and care of Carissa Holly and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa Holly and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lobelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa Holly is Loam and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Carissa Holly and Lobelia Physical Information
Carissa Holly and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Carissa Holly and Lobelia are as follows:
Carissa Holly flower color: White
Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Carissa Holly and Lobelia
Care of Carissa Holly and Lobelia 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 Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Carissa Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.