Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Mexico, Southwestern United States, Texas
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Broad-Leaved Forests, Subtropical forests, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Gold, Tan, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
All year
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Moist
Dry, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Average Water
Alternate Days
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Moist
Dry, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers
Prune in winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring, General garden fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Caterpillar, Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Not Available, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Asthma, Combats Stress, Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, 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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Flower borders, Hedges, Not Available
Feature Plant, Shady Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Zinnia acerosa
Magnolia champaca
Common Name
desert zinnia, wild zinnia, white zinnia and spinyleaf zinnia
champak
In Hindi
White Zinnia
चंपक
In German
Weiß Zinnia
champaka
In French
Blanc Zinnia
magnolia champaca
In Spanish
Zinnia blanco
champaca magnolia
In Greek
λευκό Zinnia
μανόλιας Champaca
In Portuguese
branco Zinnia
magnólia champaca
In Polish
Biały Zinnia
Magnolia champaca
In Latin
Zinnia album
Magnolia champaca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Magnoliales
Family
Asteraceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of White Zinnia and Michelia Champaca
Season and care of White Zinnia and Michelia Champaca is important to know. While considering everything about White Zinnia and Michelia Champaca Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Zinnia season is All year and Michelia Champaca season is All year. The type of soil for White Zinnia is Moist and for Michelia Champaca is Dry, Loam while the PH of soil for White Zinnia is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Michelia Champaca is Slightly Acidic.
White Zinnia and Michelia Champaca Physical Information
White Zinnia and Michelia Champaca physical information is very important for comparison. White Zinnia height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Michelia Champaca height is 750.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of White Zinnia and Michelia Champaca are as follows:
White Zinnia flower color: White
White Zinnia leaf color: Dark Green
Michelia Champaca flower color: Gold, Tan and Yellow
- Michelia Champaca leaf color: Green
Care of White Zinnia and Michelia Champaca
Care of White Zinnia and Michelia Champaca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Zinnia pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead flowers and Michelia Champaca pruning is done Prune in winter and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer White Zinnia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Michelia Champaca needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.