Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
China
Types
Drakensberg sugarbush, Clanwilliam sugarbush, The Wagon tree
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Bloom Time
All year
Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
-
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PROTEA
MAHONIA fortunei
Common Name
Protea, Waboom, Wagon Tree
Mahonia
In Hindi
Protea plant
Mahonia
In German
Protea Pflanze
Mahonia
In French
usine de Protea
Mahonia
In Spanish
planta de protea
Mahonia
In Greek
φυτό Protea
Mahonia
In Portuguese
planta Protea
mahonia
In Polish
Protea roślin
Mahonia
In Latin
Protea herba
Mahonia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Proteales
Ranunculales
Family
Proteaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Protea and Mahonia
Wondering what are the properties of Protea and Mahonia? We provide you with everything About Protea and Mahonia. Protea doesn't have thorns and Mahonia doesn't have thorns. Also Protea does not have fragrant flowers. Protea has allergic reactions like and Mahonia has allergic reactions like . 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 Protea and Mahonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Protea and Mahonia
Season and care of Protea and Mahonia is important to know. While considering everything about Protea and Mahonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Protea season is Fall and Spring and Mahonia season is Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Protea is Clay and for Mahonia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Protea is Acidic and for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Protea and Mahonia Physical Information
Protea and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. Protea height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Protea and Mahonia are as follows:
Care of Protea and Mahonia
Care of Protea and Mahonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Protea pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Protea 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.