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Ilex: Growing and Care
13.11.2023 14:07
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:22
Ilex altaclerensis does not make any special demands on the habitat; it is content with average, fairly moist soil.
How to grow
Fruits best in a sunny or lightly shaded location (be sure to plant a male plant as well).
Tolerant of air pollution, it grows to approximately 4-6 m in height and 2-3 m in width.
How to care
In winter, Ilex needs coolness (about 10 degrees), and in summer it needs moderate temperatures.
The plant is perfect for clay or sandy soil.
In summer, the bush must be sprayed twice a day (ample watering), and in winter - moderate watering.
What kind of soil does holly like
Holly holly loves acidic soil with a pH level of 5-6.
In neutral or alkaline soil, the plant's leaves tend to turn yellow and it may even die.
It requires a moist, nutrient-rich substrate that is rich in organic matter and retains water.
How to propagate holly
In nature, hollies reproduce by seeds: the seed is carried by birds.
If you decide to grow holly yourself from seeds, they will have to be stratified for 18 months.
Therefore, propagation by cuttings is considered a simpler and more popular method.
