Also known as Calabash · Cempaka Kuning · Champac
Champak (Magnolia champaca) is an evergreen tree revered for its intensely fragrant, creamy white to yellow flowers used in perfumes and religious offerings.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates partial shade. Protect young plants from intense midday sun.
Consistent Moisture
75% intensity
Keep soil evenly moist, but avoid waterlogging. Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained, fertile soil
50% intensity
Warm and Protected
75% intensity
Thrives in warm, humid climates. Protect from frost, especially when young. Ideal temperatures are between 20-30°C.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate Feeding
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer; a formula for acid-loving plants is beneficial. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Magnolia champaca prefers consistently moist soil but dislikes waterlogged conditions. Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry.
Reduce watering slightly during cooler months, but do not let the soil become completely dry, especially for young plants or those in containers.
Prune Magnolia champaca primarily to shape the tree, remove dead or damaged branches, and improve air circulation. The best time for pruning is after flowering, typically in late spring or early summer.
Avoid heavy pruning, as it can reduce flowering for the following season.
Magnolia champaca can be propagated from seeds, which require stratification, or through cuttings.
Taking semi-hardwood cuttings in summer and rooting them in a well-draining medium with bottom heat offers a good success rate. Grafting is also a common method for ensuring desirable traits.
Repot young Champak trees every 1-2 years in spring, before new growth begins. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one. Mature trees may only need repotting every 3-5 years.
Ensure the new potting mix is well-draining and slightly acidic.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Champak (Magnolia champaca) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Magnoliales |
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Species | Magnolia champaca |
Similar in genus Magnolia
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