Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Origin
China, Korea
  
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
  
Types
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
  
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
  
Not Available
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
2-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
21,22
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Several shades of Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Long Linear
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings
  
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
Do Not over Water
  
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, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Compost, Fertilize only when soil is poor, Organic Flower Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Lily Beetle, Stem canker
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds, Hummingbirds, Not Available, Snails
  
Allergy
Rash, Skin irritation
  
Mild Allergen, Not Available, sneezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Making cosmetics
  
Edible Uses
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
  
Fixes Nitrogen, Indoor Air Purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
  
Application in Handicrafts, Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, 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
  
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
  
LILIUM
  
Common Name
Carissa holly
  
Lily
  
In Hindi
Carissa holly plant
  
लिली
  
In German
carissa holly Pflanze
  
Lilie
  
In French
Карисса востраліста завод
  
Lis
  
In Spanish
Carissa planta de acebo
  
Lirio
  
In Greek
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
  
Κρίνος
  
In Portuguese
planta Carissa azevinho
  
Lírio
  
In Polish
Carissa Holly roślin
  
Lilia
  
In Latin
Carissa Holly herba
  
lilium
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Tracheobionta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Aquifoliales
  
Liliales
  
Family
Aquifoliaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Ilex
  
Lilium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Lilieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Lilioideae
  
Season and Care of Carissa Holly and Trumpet Lily
Season and care of Carissa Holly and Trumpet Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa Holly and Trumpet Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Trumpet Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa Holly is Loam and for Trumpet Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Trumpet Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Carissa Holly and Trumpet Lily Physical Information
Carissa Holly and Trumpet Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Trumpet Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Carissa Holly and Trumpet Lily are as follows:
Carissa Holly flower color: White
Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Trumpet Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Trumpet Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Carissa Holly and Trumpet Lily
Care of Carissa Holly and Trumpet Lily 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 Trumpet Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Carissa Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Trumpet Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.