Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin
Not Available
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
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
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
Pachycereus pringlei
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
Cardon
In German
Magnolienbaum
Cardon
In French
magnolia
Cardon
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
Cardon
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
Cardon
In Portuguese
magnólia
Cardon
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
Cardon
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
Cardon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Magnolia
Pachycereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Properties of Magnolia Tree and Cardon
Wondering what are the properties of Magnolia Tree and Cardon? We provide you with everything About Magnolia Tree and Cardon. Magnolia Tree doesn't have thorns and Cardon doesn't have thorns. Also Magnolia Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Magnolia Tree has allergic reactions like Not Available and Cardon has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Magnolia Tree and Cardon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Cardon
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Cardon is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Cardon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Cardon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cardon is Not Available while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Cardon is Not Available.
Magnolia Tree and Cardon Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Cardon physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Cardon are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Cardon flower color: White
- Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Care of Magnolia Tree and Cardon
Care of Magnolia Tree and Cardon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.