Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
China, Korea
Australia
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Terrestrial
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Febrifuge, Tonic
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Chinese Holly, Horned Holly
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
Chinese Holly
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Chinesische Stechpalme
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
Chinese Holly
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Chinese Holly
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
Chinese Holly
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
Chinese Holly
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Chinese Holly
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Chinese Holly
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Malvales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Holly and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Chinese Holly and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Holly and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Holly is Loam and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chinese Holly and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Chinese Holly and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Holly and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Chinese Holly flower color: White
Chinese Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chinese Holly and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Chinese Holly and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chinese Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.