Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Not Available
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Reddish Plum
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
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
Birds, Hens
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA aquatica
MAHONIA fortunei
Common Name
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
Mahonia
In Hindi
Water Spinach
Mahonia
In German
Wasser-Spinat
Mahonia
In French
Épinards d'eau
Mahonia
In Spanish
La espinaca de agua
Mahonia
In Greek
Σπανάκι νερό
Mahonia
In Portuguese
Espinafre de água
mahonia
In Polish
Szpinak wodny
Mahonia
In Latin
Water Spinach
Mahonia
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Ranunculales
Family
Convolvulaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Ipomoeeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Water Spinach and Mahonia
Wondering what are the properties of Water Spinach and Mahonia? We provide you with everything About Water Spinach and Mahonia. Water Spinach doesn't have thorns and Mahonia doesn't have thorns. Also Water Spinach does not have fragrant flowers. Water Spinach has allergic reactions like Not Available and Mahonia has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Water Spinach and Mahonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Spinach and Mahonia
Season and care of Water Spinach and Mahonia is important to know. While considering everything about Water Spinach and Mahonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mahonia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Spinach and Mahonia Physical Information
Water Spinach and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Water Spinach and Mahonia are as follows:
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Water Spinach and Mahonia
Care of Water Spinach and Mahonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Spinach 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.