How to tend a Magnolia officinalis

Also known as: Houpoea officinalis (Rehder & E.H.Wilson) N.H.Xia & C.Y.Wu, Magnolia officinalis subsp. officinalis

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, slightly resistant to half shade

Soil

Slightly acidic soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 2-3 times monthly

Pruning

Remove dead, rotten, diseased leaves and the parts that may affect the good appearance

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Magnoliaceae, Magnolia
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period May-June, fruiting period August-October
Flower colors
white
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