Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South Africa, Swaziland
China
Types
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Habitat
Swamps
Dry areas, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-4
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Pinnate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
MAHONIA fortunei
Common Name
Calla Lily
Mahonia
In Hindi
Calla Lily
Mahonia
In German
Calla-Lilien-
Mahonia
In French
Lys calla
Mahonia
In Greek
Calla κρίνος
Mahonia
In Portuguese
Calla
mahonia
In Polish
Calla Lily
Mahonia
In Latin
Calla Lilium
Mahonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Ranunculales
Family
Araceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Zantedeschia
Mahonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Zantedeschieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Properties of Calla Lily and Mahonia
Wondering what are the properties of Calla Lily and Mahonia? We provide you with everything About Calla Lily and Mahonia. Calla Lily doesn't have thorns and Mahonia doesn't have thorns. Also Calla Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Calla Lily has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Intestinal gas and Vomiting and Mahonia has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Intestinal gas and Vomiting. 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 Calla Lily and Mahonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Calla Lily and Mahonia
Season and care of Calla Lily and Mahonia is important to know. While considering everything about Calla Lily and Mahonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calla Lily season is Autumn, Spring and Summer and Mahonia season is Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy and for Mahonia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Calla Lily and Mahonia Physical Information
Calla Lily and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Calla Lily and Mahonia are as follows:
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Calla Lily and Mahonia
Care of Calla Lily and Mahonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Calla Lily 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.