Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Forest margins, Roadsides, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
7-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Blood disorders
Part of Plant Used
Root
Buds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
ARACHNIODES simplicior
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Indian holly fern
In Hindi
Oxlip
भारतीय होली फर्न
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Indische Stechpalme Fern
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
houx indienne Fern
In Spanish
Primula elatior
India acebo helecho
In Greek
δακράκι
Ινδική ιερά Fern
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Indiana holly Fern
In Polish
Oxlip
Indyjski Holly Fern
In Latin
Oxlip
Latin Fern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pteridopsida
Order
Myrtales
Dryopteridales
Family
Onagraceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Arachniodes
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oxlip and Indian Holly Fern
Season and care of Oxlip and Indian Holly Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Indian Holly Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Indian Holly Fern season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Indian Holly Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Holly Fern is Neutral.
Oxlip and Indian Holly Fern Physical Information
Oxlip and Indian Holly Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Indian Holly Fern height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Indian Holly Fern are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Indian Holly Fern
Care of Oxlip and Indian Holly Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Indian Holly Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Holly Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.