Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Madagascar
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Indian Ocean Islands
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
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, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
stem tip cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Flecking, Fluoride toxicity, Fusarium leaf spot
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Dysmenorrhea, Hemostatic, Malaria
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used to make herbal teas
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
DRACAENA reflexa
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
Common Name
Pleomele, Song-of-India
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Hindi
Song-of-India
Nellie Stevens Holly
In German
Song-of-India
Nellie Stevens Holly
In French
Song- of- Inde
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Spanish
Song- de - la India
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Greek
Τραγούδι - του -Ινδίας
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Portuguese
Canção -da-Índia
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Polish
Song- of- Indie
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Latin
Song of India :
Nellie Stevens Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Lilopsida
Not Available
Order
Liliales
Aquifoliales
Family
Agavaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Song-of-India and Nellie Stevens Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Song-of-India and Nellie Stevens Holly? We provide you with everything About Song-of-India and Nellie Stevens Holly. Song-of-India doesn't have thorns and Nellie Stevens 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 Nellie Stevens 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 Nellie Stevens Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Song-of-India and Nellie Stevens Holly
Season and care of Song-of-India and Nellie Stevens Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Song-of-India and Nellie Stevens Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Song-of-India season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Song-of-India is Loam, Sand and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Song-of-India is Acidic, Neutral and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Song-of-India and Nellie Stevens Holly Physical Information
Song-of-India and Nellie Stevens Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Song-of-India height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Song-of-India and Nellie Stevens Holly are as follows:
Song-of-India flower color: White and Green
Song-of-India leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
- Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Song-of-India and Nellie Stevens Holly
Care of Song-of-India and Nellie Stevens Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Song-of-India pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Nellie Stevens 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 Nellie Stevens Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.