False Aralia

Inkberry

About False Aralia and Inkberry

False Aralia

Inkberry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Polynesia

North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States

Types

Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata

Number of Varieties

803

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Habitat

Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads

Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-155-9

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm120.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Green

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Blue, Black

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Compound

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Mites, Nematodes, Scale

Aphids

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Can be made into a herbal tea

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Plerandra elegantissima

ILEX glabra

Common Name

False Aralia

American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed

In Hindi

Aralia

Inkberry

In German

falsch Aralia

Inkberry

In French

faux Aralia

Inkberry

In Spanish

Falso Aralia

Inkberry

In Greek

Λάθος Aralia

Inkberry

In Portuguese

Aralia false

Inkberry

In Polish

fałsz Aralia

inkberry

In Latin

falsum Aralia

Inkberry

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Apiales

Aquifoliales

Family

Araliaceae

Phytolaccaceae

Genus

Plerandra

Ilex

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

1600

1 27800

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Properties of False Aralia and Inkberry

Wondering what are the properties of False Aralia and Inkberry? We provide you with everything About False Aralia and Inkberry. False Aralia doesn't have thorns and Inkberry doesn't have thorns. Also False Aralia does not have fragrant flowers. False Aralia has allergic reactions like and Inkberry has allergic reactions like . 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 False Aralia and Inkberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of False Aralia and Inkberry

Season and care of False Aralia and Inkberry is important to know. While considering everything about False Aralia and Inkberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Inkberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Aralia is Loam, Sand and for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline and for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral.

False Aralia and Inkberry Physical Information

False Aralia and Inkberry physical information is very important for comparison. False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of False Aralia and Inkberry are as follows:

False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Inkberry flower color: White
Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of False Aralia and Inkberry

Care of False Aralia and Inkberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer False Aralia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.