Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
Low Elevation, Muddy habitat, Open Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-14
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Orange, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
imparipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Water regularly for 2 months
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root, Wood
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
ACOELORRHAPHE wrightii
Common Name
Nellie Stevens Holly
Everglades Palm, Paurotis Palm, Silver Saw Palm, Wright Palm
In Hindi
Nellie Stevens Holly
Paurotis Palm
In German
Nellie Stevens Holly
Paurotis Palm
In French
Nellie Stevens Holly
Palmier des Everglades, Paurotis de Wright
In Spanish
Nellie Stevens Holly
Papta, Pimenta, Palma (Belize), Tiqui (Honduras)
In Greek
Nellie Stevens Holly
Paurotis Palm
In Portuguese
Nellie Stevens Holly
Palmeira-paorotis
In Polish
Nellie Stevens Holly
Paurotis Palm
In Latin
Nellie Stevens Holly
Paurotis Palm
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheobionta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Arecales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Corypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Paurotis Palm
Season and care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Paurotis Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Nellie Stevens Holly and Paurotis Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paurotis Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Paurotis Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Paurotis Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nellie Stevens Holly and Paurotis Palm Physical Information
Nellie Stevens Holly and Paurotis Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Paurotis Palm height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Nellie Stevens Holly and Paurotis Palm are as follows:
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Paurotis Palm flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Paurotis Palm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Paurotis Palm
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Paurotis Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nellie Stevens Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Paurotis Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nellie Stevens Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Paurotis Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.