Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Asia, Northeastern Europe
China
Types
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Habitat
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
Dry areas, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
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, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Not Available
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Chrysanthemums
MAHONIA fortunei
Common Name
Chrysanths
Mahonia
In Hindi
Chrysanthemums
Mahonia
In German
Chrysanthemen
Mahonia
In French
Chrysanthèmes
Mahonia
In Spanish
Crisantemos
Mahonia
In Greek
χρυσάνθεμα
Mahonia
In Portuguese
Crisântemos
mahonia
In Polish
Chryzantemy
Mahonia
In Latin
Chrysanthemums
Mahonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Ranunculales
Family
Asteraceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Chrysanthemum
Mahonia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Chrysanthemum and Mahonia
Wondering what are the properties of Chrysanthemum and Mahonia? We provide you with everything About Chrysanthemum and Mahonia. Chrysanthemum doesn't have thorns and Mahonia doesn't have thorns. Also Chrysanthemum does not have fragrant flowers. Chrysanthemum has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives and Skin rash and Mahonia has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives and Skin rash. 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 Chrysanthemum and Mahonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chrysanthemum and Mahonia
Season and care of Chrysanthemum and Mahonia is important to know. While considering everything about Chrysanthemum and Mahonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chrysanthemum season is Fall and Summer and Mahonia season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Chrysanthemum is Well drained and for Mahonia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Chrysanthemum and Mahonia Physical Information
Chrysanthemum and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Chrysanthemum and Mahonia are as follows:
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chrysanthemum and Mahonia
Care of Chrysanthemum and Mahonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots and Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chrysanthemum 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.