Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Aquatics
Origin
China, Korea
Australia
Types
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep immersed in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Rash, Skin irritation
Not Applicable
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
Decoration Purposes, Starch
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
MARSILEA mutica
Common Name
Carissa holly
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
In Hindi
Carissa holly plant
Pepperwort
In German
carissa holly Pflanze
Pepperwort
In French
Карисса востраліста завод
Pepperwort
In Spanish
Carissa planta de acebo
Pepperwort
In Greek
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
Pepperwort
In Portuguese
planta Carissa azevinho
Pepperwort
In Polish
Carissa Holly roślin
Pepperwort
In Latin
Carissa Holly herba
Pepperwort
Phylum
Vascular plant
Charophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Lapidieae
Subfamily
Not Available
NA
Properties of Carissa Holly and Pepperwort
Wondering what are the properties of Carissa Holly and Pepperwort? We provide you with everything About Carissa Holly and Pepperwort. Carissa Holly has thorns and Pepperwort doesn't have thorns. Also Carissa Holly does not have fragrant flowers. Carissa Holly has allergic reactions like Rash and Skin irritation and Pepperwort has allergic reactions like Rash and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Carissa Holly and Pepperwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Carissa Holly and Pepperwort
Season and care of Carissa Holly and Pepperwort is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa Holly and Pepperwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa Holly is Loam and for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Carissa Holly and Pepperwort Physical Information
Carissa Holly and Pepperwort physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Carissa Holly and Pepperwort are as follows:
Carissa Holly flower color: White
Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Pepperwort flower color: Not Available
- Pepperwort leaf color: Light Green and Dark Red
Care of Carissa Holly and Pepperwort
Care of Carissa Holly and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.