Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Hybrid origin
America
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Lobelia
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
Lobelia
In German
Magnolienbaum
Lobelie
In French
magnolia
Lobelia
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
Lobelia
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
λοβηλία
In Portuguese
magnólia
Lobélia
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
Lobelia
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Magnoliales
Asterales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Lobelia
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Lobelia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Magnolia Tree and Lobelia Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Lobelia are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Magnolia Tree and Lobelia
Care of Magnolia Tree and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.