Culture methods of Magnolia

I. Soil

Magnolia like fertile, good drainage of slightly acidic soil, too sticky soil permeability and drainage are not good, are not conducive to its growth.

II. Watering

Magnolia roots belong to fleshy roots, so watering must not be too much, summer and spring watering once a day, so that the soil to keep moist, higher temperatures in the morning and evening to water; Autumn should reduce the amount of watering, which can make the branches more mature, can delay its rooting, can help it better winter; After entering the winter, do not need to water again, when the soil is dry, you can water once.

III. Illumination

Magnolia suitable for sunny environment, need to accept sunlight every day, especially in the growth period to accept a long time of light, or directly put it on the balcony where the sun can shine, at least to ensure more than 6 hours of light, long time in a cool position is not conducive to its flowering. In the hot summer can be appropriate shade, you can spray some water to the ground or around, in order to achieve cooling effect, but also can increase the humidity in the air, which can help it grow better.

IV. Fertilization

Appropriate fertilization can help it grow better, but fertilization must not be excessive. Fertilizing twice during the growing season helps it grow, once in early spring and once in May-June. Fertilizers generally use decomposed organic fertilizer, new planting does not need to be fertilized, and so on after defoliation or the next summer fertilization.