Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Madagascar
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Ilex opaca laxiflora,Ilex opaca opaca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Indian Ocean Islands
Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval Spiny Leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
stem tip cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Flecking, Fluoride toxicity, Fusarium leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Dysmenorrhea, Hemostatic, Malaria
Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used to make herbal teas
Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DRACAENA reflexa
ILEX opaca
Common Name
Pleomele, Song-of-India
Christmas Holly
In Hindi
Song-of-India
American Holly
In German
Song-of-India
American Holly
In French
Song- of- Inde
American Holly
In Spanish
Song- de - la India
American Holly
In Greek
Τραγούδι - του -Ινδίας
American Holly
In Portuguese
Canção -da-Índia
American Holly
In Polish
Song- of- Indie
American Holly
In Latin
Song of India :
American Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Celastrales
Family
Agavaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Song-of-India and American Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Song-of-India and American Holly? We provide you with everything About Song-of-India and American Holly. Song-of-India doesn't have thorns and American Holly doesn't have thorns. Also Song-of-India does not have fragrant flowers. Song-of-India has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and American Holly has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Song-of-India and American Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Song-of-India and American Holly
Season and care of Song-of-India and American Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Song-of-India and American Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Song-of-India season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Song-of-India is Loam, Sand and for American Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Song-of-India is Acidic, Neutral and for American Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Song-of-India and American Holly Physical Information
Song-of-India and American Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Song-of-India height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas American Holly height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Song-of-India and American Holly are as follows:
Song-of-India flower color: White and Green
Song-of-India leaf color: Green and Dark Green
American Holly flower color: White
- American Holly leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Song-of-India and American Holly
Care of Song-of-India and American Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Song-of-India pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and American Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Song-of-India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.