Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam
Africa, America, Asia
Types
Magnolia angatensis, Magnolia beccarii, Magnolia championii
Lockinch, Petite Indigo, White Profusion
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Along Railroads, River side, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-2
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Gold, White, Yellow
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Gray Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
Magnolia liliifera
Buddleia davidii
Common Name
Egg magnolia
Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac, Butterflybush
In Hindi
Magnolia liliifera
Butterfly Bush
In German
Magnolia Liliifera
Schmetterlingsstrauch
In French
Magnolia Liliifera
buisson de papillon
In Spanish
Magnolia Liliifera
arbusto de las mariposas
In Greek
Magnolia Liliifera
Butterfly Μπους
In Portuguese
Magnolia Liliifera
arbusto de borboleta
In Polish
Magnolia Liliifera
Butterfly Bush
In Latin
Magnolia Liliifera
papilio rubo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Magnoliales
Lamiales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Magnolia Liliifera and Butterfly Bush
Season and care of Magnolia Liliifera and Butterfly Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Liliifera and Butterfly Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Liliifera season is Spring and Summer and Butterfly Bush season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Liliifera is Clay, Loam and for Butterfly Bush is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Magnolia Liliifera is Acidic, Neutral and for Butterfly Bush is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Magnolia Liliifera and Butterfly Bush Physical Information
Magnolia Liliifera and Butterfly Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Liliifera height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,000.00 cm whereas Butterfly Bush height is 7.50 cm and width 4.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Liliifera and Butterfly Bush are as follows:
Magnolia Liliifera flower color: Gold, White and Yellow
Magnolia Liliifera leaf color: Green
Butterfly Bush flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red and White
- Butterfly Bush leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Magnolia Liliifera and Butterfly Bush
Care of Magnolia Liliifera and Butterfly Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Liliifera pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Butterfly Bush pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Magnolia Liliifera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.