Ixora

Mahonia

About Ixora and Mahonia

Ixora

Mahonia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia

China

Types

Ixora albersii Ixora beckleri Ixora ooumuensis Ixora jucunda Ixora nigerica Ixora st.-johnii Ixora umbellata

Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii

Number of Varieties

400180

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates

Dry areas, Open areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-156-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm120.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Ivory

Yellow, Lemon yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Purple, Rose

Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

From Rhizomes

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry

Allow to dry out slightly between watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires extensive pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Mulch, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Scale

Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Asthma

Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Ground Cover, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical

Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

IXORA

MAHONIA fortunei

Common Name

Ixora

Mahonia

In Hindi

Ixora

Mahonia

In German

Ixora

Mahonia

In French

Ixora

Mahonia

In Spanish

Ixora

Mahonia

In Greek

Ixora

Mahonia

In Portuguese

Ixora

mahonia

In Polish

Ixora

Mahonia

In Latin

Ixora

Mahonia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Ranunculales

Family

Rubiaceae

Berberidaceae

Genus

Ixora

Mahonia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Ixoreae

Subfamily

Ixoroideae

Number of Species

54570

1 27800

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Properties of Ixora and Mahonia

Wondering what are the properties of Ixora and Mahonia? We provide you with everything About Ixora and Mahonia. Ixora doesn't have thorns and Mahonia doesn't have thorns. Also Ixora does not have fragrant flowers. Ixora has allergic reactions like Asthma and Mahonia has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Ixora and Mahonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Ixora and Mahonia

Season and care of Ixora and Mahonia is important to know. While considering everything about Ixora and Mahonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ixora season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ixora is Loam, Sand and for Mahonia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ixora is Acidic, Neutral and for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral.

Ixora and Mahonia Physical Information

Ixora and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. Ixora height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Ixora and Mahonia are as follows:

Ixora flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Ivory
Ixora leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Ixora and Mahonia

Care of Ixora and Mahonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ixora pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires extensive pruning and Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ixora 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.