Ilex glabra

Inkberry

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Evergreen shrub with dark glossy leaves and black berries, native to eastern North American bogs; thrives in moist acidic soil conditions year-round.
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Plant Details

Common Name Inkberry
Family Aquifoliaceae
Genus Ilex
Species Glabra
Origin Eastern North America
Blooming Small white flowers in late spring, followed by black berries.
Leaf Color Dark glossy green
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Moist, acidic peat or loam with good drainage; tolerates wet conditions.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; reduce watering in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun to partial shade; prefers bright indirect light indoors.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer in spring before new growth begins.

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood.

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 85%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1500 – 3400
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 2000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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