Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Tropical Indomalaya
Japan
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, Subtropical forests, tropical environments
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 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
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Gold, Tan, Yellow
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Acuminate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Caterpillar, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Not Available, Vomiting
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Perfumes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Combats Stress, Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shady Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Magnolia champaca
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
champak
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
चंपक
crimson pygmy
In German
champaka
crimson pygmy
In French
magnolia champaca
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
champaca magnolia
crimson pygmy
In Greek
μανόλιας Champaca
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
magnólia champaca
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Magnolia champaca
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Magnolia champaca
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Ranunculales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Michelia Champaca and Crimson Pygmy
Wondering what are the properties of Michelia Champaca and Crimson Pygmy? We provide you with everything About Michelia Champaca and Crimson Pygmy. Michelia Champaca doesn't have thorns and Crimson Pygmy doesn't have thorns. Also Michelia Champaca does not have fragrant flowers. Michelia Champaca has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Not Available and Vomiting and Crimson Pygmy has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Not Available and Vomiting. 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 Michelia Champaca and Crimson Pygmy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Michelia Champaca and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Michelia Champaca and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Michelia Champaca and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Michelia Champaca season is Early Summer and Summer and Crimson Pygmy season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Michelia Champaca is Dry, Loam and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Michelia Champaca is Slightly Acidic and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Michelia Champaca and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Michelia Champaca and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Michelia Champaca height is 750.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Michelia Champaca and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Michelia Champaca flower color: Gold, Tan and Yellow
Michelia Champaca leaf color: Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Michelia Champaca and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Michelia Champaca and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Michelia Champaca pruning is done Prune in winter and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Michelia Champaca needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.