Planting and Growing Ilex micrococca
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Sand · Loam · Chalk · Clay |
| Soil pH | Alkaline · Acid · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring |
| Toxicity | Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water Ilex micrococca?
Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Ilex micrococca?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Ilex micrococca?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Ilex micrococca?
- Soil type
- Sand · Loam · Chalk · Clay
- Soil pH
- Alkaline · Acid · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Ilex micrococca?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Ilex micrococca?
Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
Learn more →How to Prune Ilex micrococca?
Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering. Trim hedges in early spring.
Learn more →How to Propagate Ilex micrococca?
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early autumn or propagate by hardwood cuttings in January with bottom heat
Learn more →How to Transplant Ilex micrococca?
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Learn more →How to Care for Ilex micrococca in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Ilex micrococca?
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade
Learn more →How to Repot Ilex micrococca?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Ilex micrococca?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to holly leaf blight
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects, holly leaf miner and young shoots may be susceptible to aphids
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Ilex micrococca
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling