Cultivation methods of white magnolia
Answering netizens' questions about woody flowers, specifically white magnolia, here are the cultivation methods with detailed introduction.
White magnolia prefers warm and humid conditions, requires good ventilation, sufficient sunlight, dislikes cold, avoids dampness, and neither prefers shade nor withstands direct sunburn.
Watering is the key to cultivating white magnolia well, but due to the fleshy roots, it fears waterlogging and does not tolerate dryness. Thoroughly water once when moving out in spring, then water every other day; in summer, water twice a day, and spray the leaves in extreme dryness; in autumn, water every 2-3 days; in winter, reduce watering, keeping the potting soil slightly moist; after rain, promptly remove accumulated water. Apply thin fertilizer frequently, preferably cake fertilizer, do not fertilize in winter, starting after sprouting new buds until June, water with fertilizer every 3-4 days, and from July to September, water with fertilizer every 5-6 days, after several applications of fertilizer, pause for one application.
White magnolia prefers well-drained, rich in humus, loose, slightly acidic sandy soil. It is usually best to change the pot every 2-3 years, preferably after Guyu (Grain Rain), and add loose and fertile soil. It is not cold-resistant, except in the south of China, other regions need to bring it indoors for winter care, maintaining a minimum room temperature of 5°C or above, and the best time to move out is from Qingming to Guyu.
The plant sprouts new shoots three times a year. Generally, the first time is in late February, the second in mid-June, and the third in early August. Since it flowers as it grows after each sprout, the blooming period can last up to 150 days. Fertilize once every ten days during the growing period, add phosphorus fertilizer 2-3 times during the flowering period, and prune diseased branches, withered branches, and overly vigorous branches, remove some old leaves to inhibit the growth of the tree and promote more flowering.
For potted white magnolia, it is possible to apply coiling treatment, that is, after sprouting in April, as the new shoots grow, apply coiling treatment at any time to create a curved shape and limit the height of the main stem. Because magnolia has deep roots and can weaken if kept in a pot for too long, after flowering, the main roots should be pruned and planted in the ground, then repotted before flowering, to ensure abundant and colorful flowers.
The above provides a comprehensive introduction to the cultivation methods of white magnolia, hoping to bring some knowledge about green plants to greenery enthusiasts.