Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
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Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
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
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Arthritis, Gout
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
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Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
Crocus Longiflorus
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Crocus
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
Crocus
In German
Magnolienbaum
Krokus
In French
magnolia
Crocus
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
Azafrán
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
κρόκος
In Portuguese
magnólia
Açafrão
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
Krokus
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
Erocum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Asparagales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Crocus
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Crocus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crocus is Loamy while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Magnolia Tree and Crocus Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Crocus height is 10.00 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Crocus are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
- Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Magnolia Tree and Crocus
Care of Magnolia Tree and Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Crocus pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.