Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Magnolia angatensis, Magnolia beccarii, Magnolia championii
Not Available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Gold, White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content 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
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
Magnolia liliifera
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Egg magnolia
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
Magnolia liliifera
मौसम्बी
In German
Magnolia Liliifera
süße Limone
In French
Magnolia Liliifera
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Magnolia Liliifera
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Magnolia Liliifera
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Magnolia Liliifera
doce de limão
In Polish
Magnolia Liliifera
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Magnolia Liliifera
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Sapindales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Citroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Magnolia Liliifera and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Magnolia Liliifera and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Liliifera and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Liliifera season is Spring and Summer and Sweet Lime season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Liliifera is Clay, Loam and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Magnolia Liliifera is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Magnolia Liliifera and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Magnolia Liliifera and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Liliifera height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,000.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Liliifera and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Magnolia Liliifera flower color: Gold, White and Yellow
Magnolia Liliifera leaf color: Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Magnolia Liliifera and Sweet Lime
Care of Magnolia Liliifera and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Liliifera pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Magnolia Liliifera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.