"Magnolia" is really beautiful
In the courtyard, planting a magnolia tree can harvest the romance of a full tree of jade branches in spring. As a famous traditional Chinese flower, magnolia not only has elegant temperament, but also its strong vitality makes it the first choice for family planting. Mastering scientific maintenance methods, even the corner of the balcony can bloom ice silk flowers.
Plant Characteristics and Basic Maintenance
Environmental Adaptation and Temperature Control
Magnolia's cold resistance breaks conventional perceptions, and it can survive the winter even in -20℃ cold winter. However, it needs to maintain a warm environment of 15-25℃ during the spring sprouting period, and it is recommended to move it to a semi-shaded place when the summer temperature exceeds 35℃.
Golden Rule of Substrate Proportion
Using the proportion of decayed leaf soil: coarse sand: pine needles = 5:3:2, it not only ensures a slightly acidic environment with a pH value of 5.5-6.5 but also improves breathability through 30% particle content. Add bone meal as a base fertilizer when repotting in spring every year.
Delicate Management Strategies
Intelligent Watering System
Keep the soil moist in spring and autumn but avoid waterlogging, following the principle of "drying and wetting". Spray the leaves twice a day in summer, and combine it with weekly thorough watering. Control the water to slightly dry during the dormant period in winter.
Nutrition Supply Plan
Apply balanced nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilizer during the sprouting period in March, switch to high-phosphorus fertilizer in April when buds appear, and add organic liquid fertilizer after flowering. Follow the principle of "frequent application of thin fertilizer", with the concentration controlled below 0.2%.
Advanced Shaping Techniques
Timing of Pruning and Shaping
Immediately perform shaping pruning after flowering, remove crossing and weak branches, and retain 3-5 main branches. Control the plant height using the pinching method in summer, and adjust the framework during the dormant period in winter.
Disease and Pest Control
Apply lime sulfur solution to prevent diseases before the early spring sprouting, and use biological soap to control aphids from May to June. Immediately remove the leaves with (T-J) disease and spray with mancozeb.
From soil proportion to flowering management, every maintenance detail concerns the growth status of magnolia. By following the plant growth rules and combining scientific management methods, even gardening beginners can cultivate elegant magnolia plants. When the warm spring sun caresses the branches, the crystal-clear flowers on the full tree are the best reward for careful maintenance.