Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam
Southern Africa
Types
Magnolia angatensis, Magnolia beccarii, Magnolia championii
Carissa Carandas
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Gold, White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval to roundish
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Equal amount of N,P,K
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
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Mildly Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
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
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Magnolia liliifera
CARISSA macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket'
Common Name
Egg magnolia
Large Num-Num
In Hindi
Magnolia liliifera
नेटाल बेर
In German
Magnolia Liliifera
Natal Plum
In French
Magnolia Liliifera
natal Plum
In Spanish
Magnolia Liliifera
Ciruela Natal
In Greek
Magnolia Liliifera
Natal Plum
In Portuguese
Magnolia Liliifera
Natal Plum
In Polish
Magnolia Liliifera
Natal Plum
In Latin
Magnolia Liliifera
Natal Plum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Gentianales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Carisseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Magnolia Liliifera and Natal Plum
Season and care of Magnolia Liliifera and Natal Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Liliifera and Natal Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Liliifera season is Spring and Summer and Natal Plum season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Liliifera is Clay, Loam and for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Magnolia Liliifera is Acidic, Neutral and for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Magnolia Liliifera and Natal Plum Physical Information
Magnolia Liliifera and Natal Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Liliifera height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,000.00 cm whereas Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Liliifera and Natal Plum are as follows:
Magnolia Liliifera flower color: Gold, White and Yellow
Magnolia Liliifera leaf color: Green
Natal Plum flower color: White
- Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Magnolia Liliifera and Natal Plum
Care of Magnolia Liliifera and Natal Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Liliifera pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Natal Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Magnolia Liliifera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Natal Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.