Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
China
Types
Not Available
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Dry areas, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-2
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
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
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
MAHONIA fortunei
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Mahonia
In German
bilimbi
Mahonia
In French
bilimbi
Mahonia
In Spanish
bilimbi
Mahonia
In Portuguese
bilimbi
mahonia
In Polish
bilimbi
Mahonia
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Mahonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Ranunculales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Mahonia
Season and care of Bilimbi and Mahonia is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Mahonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Mahonia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mahonia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Bilimbi and Mahonia Physical Information
Bilimbi and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Mahonia are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bilimbi and Mahonia
Care of Bilimbi and Mahonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bilimbi 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.