Ilex cassine aka Dahoon Holly

Caring for Dahoon Holly is a breeze, as it is highly adaptable and forgiving to minor neglect.

Dahoon Holly should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

If you're planting Dahoon Holly, you need to make sure you use a potting soil that can retain moisture. While the soil should still be able to drain well, it should contain plenty of organic matter like coco coir or sphagnum moss to help it stay moist and nourish the roots of your plants. This is especially important since Dahoon Holly is especially sensitive to dry soil. You can also add other amendments, such as compost, to help retain moisture and provide extra nutrients to your plants. Be sure to keep the soil evenly moist, but not soggy, throughout the growing season. With the right soil and proper care, your Dahoon Holly will thrive!

To ensure optimal growth, the Dahoon Holly prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

Dahoon Holly is poisonous if ingested. We suggest keeping this plant out of reach if you have children, cats, or dogs in the home.

The Dahoon Holly is characterized by its slow growth and doesn't need fertilization in addition to its potting soil. By renewing the soil in its pot once a year, it should have enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not from any fertilizers.

New growth will sprout from the top of the Dahoon Holly as it grows vertically.

Dahoon Holly’s native range is South-eastern N. America - Virginia to Florida, west to Texas.