Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
Africa, Madagascar
Types
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Red, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MAHONIA fortunei
PENTAS
Common Name
Mahonia
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
In Hindi
Mahonia
Pentas plant
In German
Mahonia
Pentas Pflanze
In French
Mahonia
plante Pentas
In Spanish
Mahonia
planta pentas
In Greek
Mahonia
φυτό Pentas
In Portuguese
mahonia
planta Pentas
In Polish
Mahonia
Pentas roślin
In Latin
Mahonia
Pentas herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Gentianales
Family
Berberidaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Knoxieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Rubioideae
Properties of Mahonia and Pentas
Wondering what are the properties of Mahonia and Pentas? We provide you with everything About Mahonia and Pentas. Mahonia has thorns and Pentas doesn't have thorns. Also Mahonia does not have fragrant flowers. Mahonia has allergic reactions like Heartburn, Itchiness and Skin irritation and Pentas 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 Pentas and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mahonia and Pentas
Season and care of Mahonia and Pentas is important to know. While considering everything about Mahonia and Pentas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pentas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mahonia is Clay, Loam and for Pentas is Loam while the PH of soil for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral.
Mahonia and Pentas Physical Information
Mahonia and Pentas physical information is very important for comparison. Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Mahonia and Pentas are as follows:
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
- Pentas leaf color: Green
Care of Mahonia and Pentas
Care of Mahonia and Pentas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Pentas pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Mahonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pentas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.