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soil and fertilizer for ilex

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Posted 10 years 3 months ago #10348
Just got an ilex vomitoria from the local nursery and would love anyones expertise on what ratio of soil to use (inorganic-organic). Also any advice on fertilizer?
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Posted 10 years 3 months ago #10349
Welcome, but we need need some answers first. What country are you in? Never heard of the species a picture might help.
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Posted 10 years 3 months ago #10356
I'm in the usa living in Utah. The ilex I bought is a native holly to the south east US and doesn't like temps that are too cold. I've got it as an indoor tree perched in a west facing window right now. The pot is pretty root bound so I'm hoping to prune and repot for the spring
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Posted 10 years 2 months ago #10409
I'm in Southwest Florida and have been growing Ilex Vomitoria for several years in a inorganic soil mix: 50% lava rock and 50% pumice. I use a timed release fertilizer year round and liquid fertilizer once a month.
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