Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Hybrid origin
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
Hot climate regions, Humid climates, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Bark beetles, Moth, Ring Rot, Rust, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flies, Mites, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Digestion problems, Emmoiliant, Fights Depression, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Basketary, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Sometimes used for making wine, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
HYOPHORBE lagenicaulis
Common Name
Nellie Stevens Holly
Bottle Palm
In Hindi
Nellie Stevens Holly
Palm
In German
Nellie Stevens Holly
Palme
In French
Nellie Stevens Holly
Paume
In Spanish
Nellie Stevens Holly
Palma
In Greek
Nellie Stevens Holly
Παλάμη
In Portuguese
Nellie Stevens Holly
Palma
In Polish
Nellie Stevens Holly
Palma
In Latin
Nellie Stevens Holly
Vero
Phylum
Not Available
Angiosperms
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Arecales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Ilex
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Bottle Palm
Season and care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Bottle Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Nellie Stevens Holly and Bottle Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottle Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottle Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottle Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nellie Stevens Holly and Bottle Palm Physical Information
Nellie Stevens Holly and Bottle Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bottle Palm height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Nellie Stevens Holly and Bottle Palm are as follows:
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bottle Palm flower color: White and Ivory
- Bottle Palm leaf color: Green
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Bottle Palm
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Bottle Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nellie Stevens Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottle Palm pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Nellie Stevens Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.