Botanico

Plant profile

Spruce Holly

Ilex spruceana Reissek

Spruce Holly is an outdoor shrub known for its spiny, glossy foliage. It thrives in well-drained soils and full sun.

From Wikipedia

Ilex spruceana is a species of plant in the family Aquifoliaceae. It is endemic to Venezuela.

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Open-data facts

Life form
Flexible woody plant in form: bushy or low tree-like.
Climate
Best understood through the logic of the humid tropics.
Origin / area
In the wild, it is commonly associated with: SE. Colombia to Venezuela (Amazonas) and Brazil.

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    Basic care

    Watering
    A regular moderate watering rhythm works best.
    Light
    Rotate the pot now and then for even growth.
    Temperature
    Keep conditions steady; it dislikes abrupt changes.
    Humidity
    No humidifier required, but a little freshness helps.

    Pet toxicity

    Treat it as a pet-risk plant: distance and supervision.

    Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).

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