Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
China, Korea
Types
Kent Beauty
Amethyst Falls
Barbara Tingey
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
Habitat
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
10-2
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Rash, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ORIGANUM 'Rose Dome'
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
Common Name
Ornamental Oregano
Carissa holly
In Hindi
सजावटी अजवायन
Carissa holly plant
In German
Ornamental Oregano
carissa holly Pflanze
In French
ornement origan
Карисса востраліста завод
In Spanish
Ornamentales orégano
Carissa planta de acebo
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ρίγανη
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
In Portuguese
ornamental Oregano
planta Carissa azevinho
In Polish
ozdobne Oregano
Carissa Holly roślin
In Latin
decentius Oregano
Carissa Holly herba
Phylum
Not Available
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Aquifoliales
Family
Lamiaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Ornamental Oregano and Carissa Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Ornamental Oregano and Carissa Holly? We provide you with everything About Ornamental Oregano and Carissa Holly. Ornamental Oregano doesn't have thorns and Carissa Holly doesn't have thorns. Also Ornamental Oregano does not have fragrant flowers. Ornamental Oregano has allergic reactions like Not Available and Carissa Holly has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Ornamental Oregano and Carissa Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ornamental Oregano and Carissa Holly
Season and care of Ornamental Oregano and Carissa Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Oregano and Carissa Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Oregano season is Summer and Fall and Carissa Holly season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Oregano is Loam and for Carissa Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Ornamental Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline and for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Ornamental Oregano and Carissa Holly Physical Information
Ornamental Oregano and Carissa Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Oregano height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Oregano and Carissa Holly are as follows:
Ornamental Oregano flower color: Pink
Ornamental Oregano leaf color: Dark Green
Carissa Holly flower color: White
- Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ornamental Oregano and Carissa Holly
Care of Ornamental Oregano and Carissa Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carissa Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ornamental Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carissa Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.