Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa
Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam
Types
Not Available
Magnolia angatensis, Magnolia beccarii, Magnolia championii
Habitat
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
Gold, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
Magnolia liliifera
Common Name
Elephant Grass
Egg magnolia
In Hindi
हाथी घास
Magnolia liliifera
In German
Elefantengras
Magnolia Liliifera
In French
l'herbe à éléphant
Magnolia Liliifera
In Spanish
pasto elefante
Magnolia Liliifera
In Greek
ελέφαντα χόρτο
Magnolia Liliifera
In Portuguese
capim-elefante
Magnolia Liliifera
In Polish
trawa słoniowa
Magnolia Liliifera
In Latin
elephanti herba
Magnolia Liliifera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Pennisetum
Magnolia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Paniceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Grass and Magnolia Liliifera
Season and care of Elephant Grass and Magnolia Liliifera is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Grass and Magnolia Liliifera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Magnolia Liliifera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Magnolia Liliifera is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Magnolia Liliifera is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Grass and Magnolia Liliifera Physical Information
Elephant Grass and Magnolia Liliifera physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Magnolia Liliifera height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,000.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Grass and Magnolia Liliifera are as follows:
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Magnolia Liliifera flower color: Gold, White and Yellow
- Magnolia Liliifera leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Grass and Magnolia Liliifera
Care of Elephant Grass and Magnolia Liliifera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Magnolia Liliifera pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Magnolia Liliifera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.