How much sunlight does my Beale's Mahonia need?

Beale's Mahonia may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Beale's Mahonia?

Beale's Mahonia does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Beale's Mahonia?

Beale's Mahonia grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Beale's Mahonia?

Beale's Mahonia grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Beale's Mahonia be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Beale's Mahonia can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Beale's Mahonia?

The seeds of Beale's Mahonia can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

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Beale's Mahonia

Q: Is Beale's Mahonia easy to care for?

Beale's Mahonia is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Beale's Mahonia?

Beale's Mahonia prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Also known as

Mahonia bealei and Beale's barberry

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Mahonia bealei

Genus

Mahonia

Family

Berberidaceae

Order

Ranunculales

How to care for Beale's Mahonia

Water

How often to water your Beale's Mahonia

Beale's Mahonia needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Jacksonville, Florida.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Jacksonville, Florida

58% Medium

Finding light for Beale's Mahonia in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Beale's Mahonia: 3ft from a window

Beale's Mahonia may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth..️

Jacksonville, Florida currently has medium levels of sunlight intensity, you can help this plant grow by treating it to ample light ☀️.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Beale's Mahonia

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Beale's Mahonia: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Beale's Mahonia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Beale's Mahonia is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors

Propagation