How to tend a Michelia doltsopa

Also known as: Magnolia excelsa Wall., Magnolia excelsa Jacques, Michelia calcuttensis P.Parm., Michelia doltsopa Buch.-Ham. ex DC., Michelia excelsa (Wall.) Blume, Michelia manipurensis Watt ex Brandis, Michelia wardii Dandy, Sampacca excelsa (Wall.) Kuntze, Magnolia doltsopa var. wardii (Dandy) V.S.Kumar

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry, reduce watering in winter

Sunlight

Likes weak shade environments, avoid direct strong light

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly in spring, except flowering stages

Pruning

Remove old, diseased and dead leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Magnoliaceae, Michelia
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period March-May, viewing period 2-3 weeks
Flower colors
white, light yellow, light purple
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