Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Broad-Leaved Forests, Subtropical forests, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
Green
Gold, Tan, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Dry, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Birds, Caterpillar, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Not Available, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
Asthma, Combats Stress, Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shady Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
Magnolia champaca
Common Name
Snow Bush
champak
In German
Schnee Bush
champaka
In French
neige Bush
magnolia champaca
In Spanish
nieve Bush
champaca magnolia
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
μανόλιας Champaca
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
magnólia champaca
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
Magnolia champaca
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Magnolia champaca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Magnoliales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Michelia Champaca
Season and care of Snow Bush and Michelia Champaca is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Michelia Champaca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Michelia Champaca season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Michelia Champaca is Dry, Loam while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Michelia Champaca is Slightly Acidic.
Snow Bush and Michelia Champaca Physical Information
Snow Bush and Michelia Champaca physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Michelia Champaca height is 750.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and Michelia Champaca are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Michelia Champaca flower color: Gold, Tan and Yellow
- Michelia Champaca leaf color: Green
Care of Snow Bush and Michelia Champaca
Care of Snow Bush and Michelia Champaca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Michelia Champaca pruning is done Prune in winter and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Michelia Champaca needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.