How to grow white magnolia for optimal growth
Today's article introduces how to grow white magnolia for optimal growth and the planting methods and timing related to flowering plants. Next, the site editor will introduce to netizens.
Also known as white orchid, white缅甸 flower,缅甸桂花, and white玉兰, white magnolia is native to Indonesia and Java. It is an evergreen tree of the magnolia family, belonging to the genus smiling. The flowers of white magnolia are pure white, with a fresh fragrance, often blooming between summer and autumn. The blooming period can last up to 5 months. The dark green leaves set off the white flowers, making them highly ornamental. Let's learn about the planting methods of white magnolia.
1. Planting Time
Planting white magnolia can be done from September to October in autumn, when the climate is relatively cool and dry, which is suitable for seed germination and promoting growth after germination. Spring is also an option, but summer and winter should be avoided, as high or low temperatures are not conducive to seed germination and growth.
2. Seed Treatment
White magnolia flowers from April to September. After the flowers bloom, collect the seeds. Before planting, remove the unripe and incomplete seeds, then soak the remaining seeds in wood ash water for 1 to 2 hours. After removing the softened seed coat, wash them with clean water and let them dry. Treated seeds germinate faster and have a higher germination rate.
3. Soil Preparation
White magnolia prefers slightly acidic soil that is well-drained, loose, breathable, rich in humus, and with a pH value between 5.5 and 6.3. A growing soil can be prepared by mixing leaf mold, bran ash, coarse sand, and basic fertilizer. Since the soil in the north is alkaline, it is not recommended to use garden soil or other surface soil directly.
4. Sowing
After the seeds and soil are prepared, sowing can begin. Spread the seeds evenly on the soil surface, then gently cover them with a small amount of soil and water the soil thoroughly to complete the sowing.
5. Maintenance Management
After sowing the seeds, if using a flower pot, move it to a place with some scattered light and warmth. If sowing in the ground, cover it with a layer of plastic film to keep warm. Regardless of where the seeds are sown, water should be sprayed on the slightly dry soil to keep it moist.
The above sharing on how to grow white magnolia for optimal growth, as well as a comprehensive explanation of white magnolia planting methods and timing, hopes to serve as a reference and help solve your green plant problems.