Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 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
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Hosta
In German
Magnolienbaum
Hosta
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
Hosta
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
Hosta
In Portuguese
magnólia
Hosta
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
Hosta
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
strone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Asparagales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Hosta
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Hosta season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Magnolia Tree and Hosta Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Hosta are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Care of Magnolia Tree and Hosta
Care of Magnolia Tree and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Hosta 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 Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.