How much does a magnolia sapling cost? Master these growing methods for more blooms

Magnolia, also known as Yingchun flower and Yutang spring, is a common foliage plant in parks and gardens. Because its flowers are very beautiful and its fragrance is pleasant, it is deeply loved by flower enthusiasts, and many people like to plant one in their courtyard. So roughly how much does a magnolia sapling cost? What growing methods are there?

I. Introduction to magnolia:

1. What is the flower language of magnolia?

Gratitude, sincerity, expressing love, noble purity, fragrance, purity, pure love.

2. What meanings and symbols does magnolia have?

Tenacious vitality, enduring friendship, unwavering love, an undying childlike heart, eternal youth.

3. What varieties of magnolia are there?

Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora), purple magnolia (Magnolia liliiflora), white magnolia (Magnolia denudata), saucer magnolia (Magnolia x soulangeana), red magnolia, yellow magnolia.

II. Roughly how much does a magnolia sapling cost?

Magnolia saplings are divided into several kinds, such as Southern magnolia, purple magnolia and white magnolia, and these are the more common ones in daily life. The approximate market prices of each are as follows:

The above prices are for reference only. Because of differences in market, variety, specification size and quality, prices will vary to some extent, so when buying, try to check your local market.

III. What growing methods are there for magnolia?

1. Light requirements: Can it be exposed to full sun?

Magnolia likes light but does not like harsh sun exposure, so in spring, autumn and winter give it a certain amount of light, ensuring at least more than 6 hours of light per day. In summer, when temperatures are high, it should be properly shaded, generally best shaded between 12:00 and 16:00 each day, to prevent water evaporation that causes leaves to wilt and die. In addition, in summer, cooling and moisturizing measures should also be taken, generally by watering a small amount on the ground to raise the surrounding air humidity.

2. Water requirements: How to water?

Magnolia has fleshy roots, so watering should be moderate. Generally, in early summer or late autumn, water once a day; in summer, when temperatures are high, it is best to water once in the morning and once in the evening; at other times, just determine the amount of watering according to how dry or wet the potting soil is. When watering, try to use tap water, to avoid the soil becoming alkalized. If leaves turn yellow, you can spray an appropriate amount of ferrous sulfate water or 70% concentration vinegar water, and the leaves will return to normal. In addition, in rainy seasons, drainage measures should be taken well, to avoid water accumulating in the pot and causing root rot.

3. Fertilizer requirements: How to fertilize?

Magnolia has relatively high fertilizer requirements. Generally follow the principle of “light fertilizer applied frequently”, that is, fertilization can first be strong and then dilute, but never apply raw fertilizer, to avoid burning the roots to death. Usually, when potting, apply a sufficient amount of base fertilizer; from May to July, applying an appropriate amount of organic potassium fertilizer about every 7 days can make magnolia produce beautiful flowers. In addition, every 10 days you can spray a plant growth promoter or 30% concentration potassium fertilizer around the potting soil, which can promote rapid plant growth.

4. Pinching and leaf removal: How to pinch?

After magnolia grows for a period of time, it will produce yellow leaves, diseased leaves, old leaves and other leaves that are unfavorable to plant growth, so according to the tree's condition, these leaves should be removed. When removing leaves, try to keep a few tender leaves on the branch tips, to promote new shoot growth. After each flowering, remove the old leaves again, to provide enough nutrients for flower bud germination and new branches. In addition, during the magnolia's growth period, it should also be pinched back moderately, to ensure even nutrient distribution and promote side branch growth.

Overall, magnolia sapling prices range from expensive to cheap, depending on which kind you buy, so when buying, try to check your local market. In addition, if you want magnolia to bloom and grow leaves abundantly, you need to do a good job with management tasks such as water and fertilizer, light, and pinching and leaf removal.