Michelia alba
Pak-lan · White Champak · White champaca
Description
Source: leafsnapMichelia alba, commonly known as White Champaca or White Sandalwood, is a flowering plant native to Southeast Asia. It belongs to the Magnoliaceae family and is closely related to the Magnolia tree. This plant can grow up to 20 meters tall and features glossy green leaves that are 10-20 cm long. The fragrant white flowers are 7-10 cm in diameter. For centuries, Michelia alba has been used in traditional medicine for its numerous health benefits. The plant's bark, leaves, flowers, and seeds contain essential oils with anti-inflammatory properties that can help alleviate pain caused by arthritis or other inflammatory conditions. In addition to its medicinal uses, Michelia alba is also popular in aromatherapy due to its sweet fragrance, which helps reduce stress levels and promote relaxation. Furthermore, extracts from Michelia alba have been found to possess antimicrobial properties, making them valuable ingredients in skincare products. Overall, Michelia alba is a significant medicinal plant with a variety of uses, ranging from traditional medicine to modern skincare products. Its anti-inflammatory properties and stress-relieving benefits through aromatherapy contribute to its important role in Southeast Asian culture.
Care Guide
💧 Water Every 7 days
☀️ Light Full sun
The white jade orchid tree grows best with high amounts of unobstructed sunlight. Still, it can tolerate slightly decreased levels of sun exposure to some degree. Coming from a climate characterized by abundant sunlight, the tree's growth could be inhibited if it doesn't receive enough light. Though, overexposure to the sun could cause the leaves of the white jade orchid tree to wilt.
🌡️ Temperature 5–32.2°C
The white jade orchid tree is native to areas with temperate climates which have a temperature range of 41 to 89.6 °F (5 to 32 ℃). It grows most efficiently in cooler climates but has the capacity to endure hotter temperatures. For maximum growth, adjust the temperatures in line with the change of seasons.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 5-6
🌱 Fertilizer
It's vital to time the fertilization of the White jade orchid tree correctly. Start applying fertilizer at the commencement of spring and continue on a monthly basis until the start of summer. Fertilizer aids in the production of beautiful flowers and supplies energy during periods of dormancy and vigorous growth.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Michelia
- Family
- Magnoliaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 5-8
- Mature Height
- 7.62 m to 15.24 m
- Mature Spread
- 7.62 m to 9.14 m
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green, Forest Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- White
- Flower Size
- 7.62 cm to 10.16 cm
- Bloom Time
- Mid spring, Late spring, Summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Winter
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer, Fall