
Dahoon Holly
Also known as
dahoon holly and cassena
Taxonomy
Ilex cassine
Ilex
Aquifoliaceae
Aquifoliales

How to care for Dahoon Holly

How often to water your Dahoon Holly

every 9
Dahoon Holly needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Finding light for Dahoon Holly in your home

a window
Dahoon Holly love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Dahoon Holly does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dahoon Holly in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Dahoon Holly

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dahoon Holly after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Dahoon Holly is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!
Water Needs
Dahoon Holly prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Dahoon Holly requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Dahoon Holly is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Soil
Dahoon Holly is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.
Fertilizer
Dahoon Holly grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Dahoon Holly grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Dahoon Holly can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
The seeds of Dahoon Holly can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.
Care Summary for Dahoon Holly
Dahoon Holly
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
