Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Not Available
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Green, Lime Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, 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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Phyllanthus emblica
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
Common Name
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Hindi
आमला
Nellie Stevens Holly
In German
Stachelbeere
Nellie Stevens Holly
In French
Groseille à maquereau
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Spanish
Grosella
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Greek
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Portuguese
Groselha
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Polish
Agrest
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Latin
hominem
Nellie Stevens Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Malpighiales
Aquifoliales
Family
Phyllanthaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Gooseberry and Nellie Stevens Holly
Season and care of Indian Gooseberry and Nellie Stevens Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Gooseberry and Nellie Stevens Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Gooseberry and Nellie Stevens Holly Physical Information
Indian Gooseberry and Nellie Stevens Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Gooseberry and Nellie Stevens Holly are as follows:
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
- Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Nellie Stevens Holly
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Nellie Stevens Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads and Nellie Stevens Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nellie Stevens Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.