Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
India
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
marshes, Marshy ground, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Reddish Plum
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Pyramidal
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Birds, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hens
Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Blood purifying, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-cancer, Anxiety, Asthma, Diabetes, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews
Air freshner, Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Landscape, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA aquatica
MAGNOLIA grandiflora
Common Name
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
Magnolia grandiflora, bull bay
In Hindi
Water Spinach
Magnolia grandiflora
In German
Wasser-Spinat
Immergrüne Magnolie
In French
Épinards d'eau
Magnolia à grandes fleurs
In Spanish
La espinaca de agua
Magnolia grandiflora
In Greek
Σπανάκι νερό
Magnolia grandiflora
In Portuguese
Espinafre de água
Magnólia-branca
In Polish
Szpinak wodny
Magnolia wielkokwiatowa
In Latin
Water Spinach
Magnolia grandiflora
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Magnoliales
Family
Convolvulaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Ipomoeeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Magnolioideae
Season and Care of Water Spinach and Southern Magnolia
Season and care of Water Spinach and Southern Magnolia is important to know. While considering everything about Water Spinach and Southern Magnolia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Southern Magnolia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Southern Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Southern Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Spinach and Southern Magnolia Physical Information
Water Spinach and Southern Magnolia physical information is very important for comparison. Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Southern Magnolia height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Water Spinach and Southern Magnolia are as follows:
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Southern Magnolia flower color: White
- Southern Magnolia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Water Spinach and Southern Magnolia
Care of Water Spinach and Southern Magnolia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Southern Magnolia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Southern Magnolia needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.