Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, California, Canada
Types
Magnolia angatensis, Magnolia beccarii, Magnolia championii
Not Available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Bog Garden, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Gold, White, Yellow
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Flat, Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Nutrient Rich 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Wildlife
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
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
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Magnolia liliifera
TYPHA angustifolia
Common Name
Egg magnolia
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
In Hindi
Magnolia liliifera
Narrowleaf Cattail
In German
Magnolia Liliifera
Schmalblättriger Cattail
In French
Magnolia Liliifera
Narrowleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Magnolia Liliifera
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
In Greek
Magnolia Liliifera
στενόφυλλα Cattail
In Portuguese
Magnolia Liliifera
Narrowleaf Tifa
In Polish
Magnolia Liliifera
Wąskolistne Cattail
In Latin
Magnolia Liliifera
Cattail glaucescens
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Typhales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Magnolia Liliifera and Narrowleaf Cattail
Season and care of Magnolia Liliifera and Narrowleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Liliifera and Narrowleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Liliifera season is Spring and Summer and Narrowleaf Cattail season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Liliifera is Clay, Loam and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Magnolia Liliifera is Acidic, Neutral and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Magnolia Liliifera and Narrowleaf Cattail Physical Information
Magnolia Liliifera and Narrowleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Liliifera height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,000.00 cm whereas Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Liliifera and Narrowleaf Cattail are as follows:
Magnolia Liliifera flower color: Gold, White and Yellow
Magnolia Liliifera leaf color: Green
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Magnolia Liliifera and Narrowleaf Cattail
Care of Magnolia Liliifera and Narrowleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Liliifera pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Magnolia Liliifera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.