How to tend a Ilex vomitoria

Also known as: Ilex cassena Michx., Ilex floridana Lam., Ilex ligustrina Jacq., Ilex ligustrina f. ekmanii Loes., Ilex ligustrina var. minutiflora (A.Rich.) Loes., Ilex ligustrina f. parvifolia Griseb., Ilex minutiflora f. parvifolia Griseb. ex Urb., Ilex vomitoria f. pendula Foret & Solymosy, Ilex vomitoria var. chiapensis Sharp, Ilex vomitoria subsp. chiapensis (Sharp) A.E.Murray, Ilex caroliniana (Lam.) Loes.

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Likes half shade, grows in places with scattered light

Soil

Acidic soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
North America
Category
Aquifoliaceae, Ilex
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period April-June, fruiting period July-December
Flower colors
purple red or light purple, fruit color red
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