Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
China
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Pascal, Golden Self-Blanching, Tall Utah, Tango
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
-9999
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Allergy
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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 As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
MAHONIA fortunei
APIUM graveolens
Common Name
Mahonia
Celery
In German
Mahonia
Sellerie
In Portuguese
mahonia
Aipo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Apiales
Family
Berberidaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Mahonia and Celery
Wondering what are the properties of Mahonia and Celery? We provide you with everything About Mahonia and Celery. Mahonia has thorns and Celery doesn't have thorns. Also Mahonia does not have fragrant flowers. Mahonia has allergic reactions like Heartburn, Itchiness and Skin irritation and Celery has allergic reactions like Heartburn, Itchiness and Skin irritation. 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 Mahonia and Celery and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mahonia and Celery
Season and care of Mahonia and Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Mahonia and Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mahonia is Clay, Loam and for Celery is Loam while the PH of soil for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mahonia and Celery Physical Information
Mahonia and Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mahonia and Celery are as follows:
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Celery flower color: White
- Celery leaf color: Light Green
Care of Mahonia and Celery
Care of Mahonia and Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Mahonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.