- How do you water Ilex crenata Dark Green correctly?
- Do you need to fertilize Japanese holly?
- Is cutting necessary and possible?
- When do you need to repot or transplant?
- What diseases and pests do you need to watch out for?
- How hardy is Ilex crenata Dark Green?
Ilex crenata is detached. This means that the shrubs are either male or female. Female holly form the poisonous fruit. Therefore, it is advisable for families with children to plant the all-male variety Ilex crenata Dark Green, which does not bear berries. The care is similar to that of other Ilex species.
The Japanese holly Dark Green is very easy to care for
How do you water Ilex crenata Dark Green correctly?
- Water regularly
- Avoid waterlogging
- Use rainwater whenever possible
- Let the tap water stand beforehand
- create drainage in the bucket
Regular watering, preferably with rainwater, is advisable. Waterlogging must be avoided at all costs. However, the root system must not dry out completely.
Do you need to fertilize Japanese holly?
If you absolutely want to fertilize, give the Ilex crenata Dark Green mature compost or horn shavings (32.93€) as fertilizer in the spring. But that is usually not necessary.
Avoid over-fertilizing and only fertilize until the end of July. A mulch layer that you lay out under the holly in the spring is beneficial.
Is cutting necessary and possible?
All holly species tolerate pruning well. Pruning is not necessary, but the plant can easily be cut into shape. The best time for pruning is early summer.
When do you need to repot or transplant?
You only have to repot when the Ilex crenata Dark Green no longer fits in the pot. If possible, you should not transplant the Japanese holly outdoors.
What diseases and pests do you need to watch out for?
In areas that are too humid, the roots can become infested with fungus. A foul smell occurs.
If the summer is very dry, the Ilex crenata Dark Green occasionally has to struggle with spider mites. Prevent by misting the leaves more often.
How hardy is Ilex crenata Dark Green?
Like all Japanese holly, Dark Green is conditionally hardy. The older the plant is, the better it survives cold winters.
Young plants outdoors should be protected from frost with a layer of mulch and some fleece.
Don't forget to water the shrubs during very dry winters.
tips
The flowering period of Ilex crenata Dark Green lasts from May to June. The flowers are rather inconspicuous.