Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
China
Types
Pascal, Golden Self-Blanching, Tall Utah, Tango
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
Dry areas, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Birds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
APIUM graveolens
MAHONIA fortunei
Common Name
Celery
Mahonia
In German
Sellerie
Mahonia
In Portuguese
Aipo
mahonia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Ranunculales
Family
Apiaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Celery and Mahonia
Season and care of Celery and Mahonia is important to know. While considering everything about Celery and Mahonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery season is Spring and Summer and Mahonia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Celery is Loam and for Mahonia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Celery and Mahonia Physical Information
Celery and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Celery and Mahonia are as follows:
Celery flower color: White
Celery leaf color: Light Green
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Celery and Mahonia
Care of Celery and Mahonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots and Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Celery 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.