How to Cultivate the Michelia Champaca Tree
Today, the editor will explain how to cultivate the Michelia Champaca tree and share some tips on its maintenance. Let's proceed with the introduction from our site's editor.
Michelia Champaca, also known as White Champaca or White Magnolia, is native to Java, Indonesia, and is now widely distributed in Southeast Asia. It belongs to the genus Michelia in the family Magnoliaceae. With its pure white appearance and fragrant scent, it is a famous ornamental flower. Let's introduce the cultivation methods for the Michelia Champaca.
1. Soil
Choose a loose, well-draining, humus-rich, slightly acidic soil. It is best to use pots with good ventilation, such as clay and purple sand pots, and add larger particle soil at the bottom of the pot.
2. Light
In the summer, when the sun is strong at noon, you can appropriately provide shade for the plant. At other times, move the potted plant outdoors to absorb ample sunlight, ensuring a daily exposure of 6 hours.
3. Fertilization
In spring and summer, when the Michelia Champaca grows most vigorously, fertilize frequently, about twice a month, using nitrogen and phosphorus-potassium fertilizers. By the end of June, you can water with iron sulfate solution once a week to lower the pH of the soil.
4. Temperature
The Michelia Champaca is not cold-resistant. In winter, ensure proper insulation for the plant, maintaining an environment temperature above 5 degrees Celsius, otherwise, the plant may suffer frost damage and die.
5. Watering
Water according to the "water when dry, do not water when wet" principle. Do not water when the soil is not completely dry. Water twice a day in summer, once every two days in spring and autumn, and once a month in winter. When the humidity is too low, you can spray water on the leaves.
6. Repotting
To prevent soil compaction and malnutrition, repot the plant regularly. When repotting, wait for the potting soil to be slightly dry, then remove the plant from the pot and transplant it into a new pot with fresh soil and water thoroughly.
7. Pruning
Before winter, promptly remove the old, weak, diseased, and枯枝 (dried-up branches) and overly lush branches to reduce nutrient loss and ensure the plant survives the winter. In spring, pinch the top and remove old leaves to promote the growth of new branches.
8. Diseases and Pests
Anthracnose and chlorosis are the main diseases of the Michelia Champaca, while red wax scale and red spider mites are the main pests. For diseases, you can spray Bordeaux mixture or apply ferrous sulfate. For pests, in addition to manual pest removal and pruning of infested branches, you can use dimethoate, wood ash, etc., to control pests.
The above is a detailed explanation of how to cultivate the Michelia Champaca tree and some tips for its maintenance. I hope this article can provide you with assistance in green plant management!