Nellie Stevens Holly Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Nellie Stevens Holly is a broad-leaf evergreen shrub, sometimes considered almost a Christmas tree. Its leaves have red berries and thorns on the leaves, which are believed to be its defense mechanism against deer attacks. This plant tolerates salt and will perform well in a coastal setting, as it tolerates salt. It prefers full or partial sun, acidic soil, and warm temperatures.
Common Name |
Nellie R. Stevens holly
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Plant Type
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Perennials
Shrubs
Trees
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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lIex x ‘Nellie R. Stevens’
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Genus
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Ilex
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Family
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Aquifoliaceae
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Order
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Aquifoliales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Nellie Stevens Holly Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Nellie Stevens Holly.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Nellie Stevens Holly needs water once every
8 days in 1.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Nellie Stevens Holly needs about 0.45 L per 8 days. |
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Nellie Stevens Holly Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Nellie Stevens Holly to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Nellie Stevens Holly to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Nellie Stevens Holly Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Nellie Stevens Holly. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Nellie Stevens Holly plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Nellie Stevens Holly Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Nellie Stevens Holly plant. |
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Maximum Height |
360 Inches or
10 meters
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Spread |
180 Inches or
5 meters
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Color |
Green
Chili Red
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Characteristics |
Evergreen
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Is Nellie Stevens Holly toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant can be poisonous if ingested by pets. |
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Garden Style |
Formal Garden
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Nellie Stevens Holly Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Nellie Stevens Holly, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
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Nellie Stevens Holly Native Region |
Find out where the Nellie Stevens Holly plant originated. |
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Country |
North America
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