Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit, Shrub
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
South America
Types
Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata
V. × heilbornii
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used in making champagne
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ILEX glabra
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
In German
Inkberry
Babaco
In French
Inkberry
Babaco
In Spanish
Inkberry
Babaco
In Portuguese
Inkberry
Babaco
In Polish
inkberry
Babaco
Order
Aquifoliales
Brassicales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Inkberry and Babaco
Season and care of Inkberry and Babaco is important to know. While considering everything about Inkberry and Babaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Inkberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Babaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Babaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral.
Inkberry and Babaco Physical Information
Inkberry and Babaco physical information is very important for comparison. Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Inkberry and Babaco are as follows:
Inkberry flower color: White
Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
- Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Inkberry and Babaco
Care of Inkberry and Babaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots. In summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Babaco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.