Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Alexandria cycad, Encephalartos caffer, Encephalartos concinnus
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Needs very little water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
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Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
ENCEPHALARTOS altensteinii
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Bread Tree, Prickly Cycad
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
Bread Tree
In German
Magnolienbaum
Brotbaum
In French
magnolia
Bread Arbre
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
Árbol del pan
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
ψωμί Δέντρο
In Portuguese
magnólia
Árvore de pão
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
chleb Drzewo
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
panis ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Cycadales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Cycadaceae
Genus
Magnolia
Encephalartos
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
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Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Bread Tree
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Bread Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Bread Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Bread Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bread Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Bread Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Magnolia Tree and Bread Tree Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Bread Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Bread Tree height is 290.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Bread Tree are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Bread Tree flower color:
- Bread Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Magnolia Tree and Bread Tree
Care of Magnolia Tree and Bread Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Bread Tree pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bread Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.