Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
No fertilizers needed
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
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, 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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
Aaron Caladium
In German
Magnolienbaum
Aaron Caladium
In French
magnolia
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
magnólia
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Alismatales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Aaron Caladium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Magnolia Tree and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Magnolia Tree and Aaron Caladium
Care of Magnolia Tree and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.