Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Southeastern United States
Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
marshes, Marshy ground, Swamps
Grassland, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Burgundy, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Light Pink, Tan, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Pyramidal
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Needs less watering
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Drought Tolerant
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Squirrels
Disease free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma, Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Blood purifying, Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-cancer, Anxiety, Asthma, Diabetes, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Air freshner, Grown for shade
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Landscape, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA grandiflora
MELINIS nerviglumis
Common Name
Magnolia grandiflora, bull bay
Ruby Grass, Zizka
In Hindi
Magnolia grandiflora
Zizka
In German
Immergrüne Magnolie
Zizka
In French
Magnolia à grandes fleurs
Zizka
In Spanish
Magnolia grandiflora
Zizka
In Greek
Magnolia grandiflora
Zizka
In Portuguese
Magnólia-branca
Zizka
In Polish
Magnolia wielkokwiatowa
Zizka
In Latin
Magnolia grandiflora
Žižka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Magnoliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Paniceae
Subfamily
Magnolioideae
Panicoideae
Properties of Southern Magnolia and Zizka
Wondering what are the properties of Southern Magnolia and Zizka? We provide you with everything About Southern Magnolia and Zizka. Southern Magnolia doesn't have thorns and Zizka doesn't have thorns. Also Southern Magnolia does not have fragrant flowers. Southern Magnolia has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Asthma and Runny nose and Zizka has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Asthma and Runny nose. 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 Southern Magnolia and Zizka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Southern Magnolia and Zizka
Season and care of Southern Magnolia and Zizka is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Magnolia and Zizka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Magnolia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zizka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Southern Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zizka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southern Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral and for Zizka is Acidic, Neutral.
Southern Magnolia and Zizka Physical Information
Southern Magnolia and Zizka physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Magnolia height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Zizka height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Southern Magnolia and Zizka are as follows:
Southern Magnolia flower color: White
Southern Magnolia leaf color: Dark Green
Zizka flower color: Burgundy, Pink and Rose
- Zizka leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Southern Magnolia and Zizka
Care of Southern Magnolia and Zizka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern Magnolia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zizka pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Southern Magnolia needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zizka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.