ilex
opaca
opaca
Care level
Easy
This evergreen champion produces bright red berries that persist through winter, creating a stunning display against its spiny, dark green leaves. Female plants need a nearby male to produce berries, and they can live for centuries, with some specimens in the wild reaching over 100 feet tall.
Care & maintenance
Light
All areas of your interior that are roughly equidistant between shade and sun. These areas benefit from slight brightness throughout the day.
Temperature
Wide range (-4°F - 89.6°F)
Fertilization frequency
Low
Once per season.
Soil
Choose a Acid-loving plant mix: An acidic, moisture-retentive mix with good drainage.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
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Features
Size & growth
Large
Upright
Slow growth
This plant grows slowly. It can reach 3 to 6 feet in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The ilex opaca can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.