Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
China
Types
Not Available
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
Dry areas, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale White
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
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
Leaf Shape
Circular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal distension
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
MAHONIA fortunei
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
Mahonia
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
Mahonia
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
Mahonia
In Portuguese
aipo
mahonia
In Latin
semina Carom
Mahonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Ranunculales
Family
Apiaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Mahonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Mahonia
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Mahonia is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Mahonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mahonia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Ajwain plant and Mahonia Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Mahonia are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ajwain plant and Mahonia
Care of Ajwain plant and Mahonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mahonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.