Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Africa
China
Types
Not Available
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions, Woods
Dry areas, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Requires extensive pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SAINTPAULIA 'Martinique'
MAHONIA fortunei
Common Name
African violet
Mahonia
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी वायलेट
Mahonia
In German
African Violet
Mahonia
In French
African Violet
Mahonia
In Spanish
Violeta africana
Mahonia
In Greek
African Violet
Mahonia
In Portuguese
Violet africano
mahonia
In Polish
African Violet
Mahonia
In Latin
African Violet
Mahonia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Ranunculales
Family
Gesnariaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Not Available
Mahonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cyrtandroideae
Not Available
Properties of African Violet and Mahonia
Wondering what are the properties of African Violet and Mahonia? We provide you with everything About African Violet and Mahonia. African Violet doesn't have thorns and Mahonia doesn't have thorns. Also African Violet does not have fragrant flowers. African Violet has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Mahonia has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of African Violet and Mahonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of African Violet and Mahonia
Season and care of African Violet and Mahonia is important to know. While considering everything about African Violet and Mahonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Violet is Loam and for Mahonia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for African Violet is Acidic, Neutral and for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral.
African Violet and Mahonia Physical Information
African Violet and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. African Violet height is 5.10 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of African Violet and Mahonia are as follows:
African Violet flower color: White and Blue
African Violet leaf color: Green
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of African Violet and Mahonia
Care of African Violet and Mahonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Violet pruning is done Requires extensive pruning and Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mahonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.