Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Open Plains, Open scrub
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
fiddle-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Mites, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
JATROPHA integerrima
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
Common Name
Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha
Blue Princess Holly
In Hindi
Peregrina
BluePrincess Holly Plant
In German
Peregrina
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
In French
Peregrina
BluePrincess houx Plante
In Spanish
Peregrina
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
In Greek
Peregrina
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
In Portuguese
Peregrina
BluePrincess Planta Holly
In Polish
Peregrina
BluePrincess Holly roślin
In Latin
Peregrina
Planta BluePrincess Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Euphorbiales
Aquifoliales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Jatropheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Peregrina and Blue Princess Holly
Season and care of Peregrina and Blue Princess Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Peregrina and Blue Princess Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peregrina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peregrina is Loam, Sand and for Blue Princess Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Peregrina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Peregrina and Blue Princess Holly Physical Information
Peregrina and Blue Princess Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Peregrina height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Peregrina and Blue Princess Holly are as follows:
Peregrina flower color: Red
Peregrina leaf color: Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
- Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peregrina and Blue Princess Holly
Care of Peregrina and Blue Princess Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peregrina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Blue Princess Holly pruning is done No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Peregrina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Princess Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.