Life Span
Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
  
Tree
  
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
  
Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam
  
Types
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
  
Magnolia angatensis, Magnolia beccarii, Magnolia championii
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
  
Wide range of ecological site
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,500.00 cm
  
29
Minimum Width
1,000.00 cm
  
21
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Violet
  
Gold, White, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
  
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
  
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
  
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Flying insects
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Treatment of Dark Spots
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Unknown, Unknown
  
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Stem
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
CARDUUS nutans
  
Magnolia liliifera
  
Common Name
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
  
Egg magnolia
  
In Hindi
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
  
Magnolia liliifera
  
In German
Nickende Distel
  
Magnolia Liliifera
  
In French
Musk Thistle
  
Magnolia Liliifera
  
In Spanish
Cardo de almizcle
  
Magnolia Liliifera
  
In Greek
musk Thistle
  
Magnolia Liliifera
  
In Portuguese
musk Thistle
  
Magnolia Liliifera
  
In Polish
Musk Thistle
  
Magnolia Liliifera
  
In Latin
Carduus MOSCHUS
  
Magnolia Liliifera
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Magnoliales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Magnoliaceae
  
Genus
Carduus
  
Magnolia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Tribe
Cynareae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Carduoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Musk Thistle and Magnolia Liliifera
Season and care of Musk Thistle and Magnolia Liliifera is important to know. While considering everything about Musk Thistle and Magnolia Liliifera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Magnolia Liliifera season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Magnolia Liliifera is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Magnolia Liliifera is Acidic, Neutral.
Musk Thistle and Magnolia Liliifera Physical Information
Musk Thistle and Magnolia Liliifera physical information is very important for comparison. Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Magnolia Liliifera height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,000.00 cm. The color specification of Musk Thistle and Magnolia Liliifera are as follows:
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Magnolia Liliifera flower color: Gold, White and Yellow
- Magnolia Liliifera leaf color: Green
Care of Musk Thistle and Magnolia Liliifera
Care of Musk Thistle and Magnolia Liliifera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Magnolia Liliifera pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Magnolia Liliifera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.