PlantsPicker Logo
person Sign In
Michelia champaca
filter_vintage Magnoliaceae Plants yard Outdoor plants

Michelia champaca

Champak, Yellow Magnolia

WhatsApp
Evergreen tree with glossy dark green leaves and intensely fragrant yellow flowers, native to the Himalayas. Cultivated for ornamental beauty and essential oils.
yard Outdoor plants wb_sunny Half-shade / Sun pets Not pet-safe
info Pot sizes shown are estimations. Real dimensions may vary depending on the merchant.
Merchant Pot Size Availability Price
Amazon.com - Out of Stock $249.93 Buy
Amazon.com - In Stock $274.97 Buy
Merchant Pot Size Availability Price
Amazon.com 7-8 in In Stock $62.88 Buy
Merchant Pot Size Availability Price
Amazon.com 9-10 in In Stock $249.95 Buy
Merchant Pot Size Availability Price
Amazon.com 11-12 in In Stock $110.88 Buy
Amazon.com 11-12 in In Stock $158.88 Buy
info

Plant Details

Common Name Champak, Yellow Magnolia
Family Magnoliaceae
Genus Michelia
Species Champaca
Origin Himalayas / India
Blooming Fragrant yellow flowers, spring to early summer
Leaf Color Dark glossy green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
yard

Care & Maintenance

terrain
Soil

Rich, well-draining loamy soil with organic matter and slight acidity

water_drop
Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during growing season.

light_mode
Sunlight & Care

Full sun to partial shade. Requires high light for abundant flowering.

science
Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks from spring to autumn.

content_cut
Pruning

Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood.

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

calendar_month

Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
thermostat

Growing Parameters

thermostat
Temperature
59° – 97°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
water_drop
Humidity
40% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
light_mode
Light (LUX)
2000 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
wb_sunny
Light (PAR)
1800 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
water
Soil Moisture
20% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
bolt
Soil EC
400 – 2200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

Related Plants

You might also like these plants

Browse All ›
Michelia alba
parkOutdoor plants
Michelia alba

White Champaca

account_treeMagnoliaceae location_onSouthern China, Southeast Asia
from $79
check_circleIn Stock
yard7-8 in
light_mode Half-shade thermostat 50-95°F water_drop 40–90%
Michelia doltsopa
parkOutdoor plants petsPet friendly
Michelia doltsopa

Yellow Champaca

account_treeMagnoliaceae location_onHolographic Himalayas / Southwest China
from $126
check_circleIn Stock
light_mode Half-shade thermostat 50-90°F water_drop 40–80%
Michelia macclurei
parkOutdoor plants
Michelia macclurei

Pink Star Magnolia

account_treeMagnoliaceae location_onChina

info Price unavailable

light_mode Half-shade thermostat 41-95°F water_drop 40–80%
Michelia figo
parkOutdoor plants petsPet friendly
Michelia figo

Banana Shrub

account_treeMagnoliaceae location_onChina
from $60
check_circleIn Stock
light_mode Half-shade, Sun thermostat 50-90°F water_drop 40–80%
favorite