How to grow Magnolia liliiflora? Here are the correct care methods

I. Growing Environment

1. Soil: For growing Magnolia liliiflora, it is best to use fertile, well-drained soil.

2. Water: Water moderately, and the potting soil must not be overly moist, otherwise its leaves will turn yellow or even fall off. In hot summer, water once in the morning and once in the evening, and spray water around it appropriately to increase air humidity in this way. When there is too much rain, there must be no standing water in the potting soil, otherwise the roots will rot, and drainage measures should be taken promptly.

3. Light: The growth of Magnolia liliiflora requires plenty of light. If it is kept in a shady place for a long time, it will be difficult for it to bloom. Give it more than 6 hours of light every day, but in summer appropriately shorten the light time and avoid direct strong sunlight.

4. Fertilizing: Magnolia liliiflora likes fertilizer. Because it has a large number of flowers and a long flowering period, it should be fertilized promptly to ensure sufficient nutrients. From May to October, fertilize once every 5-7 days, generally mainly with phosphorus and potassium fertilizer. Note that raw fertilizer must not be applied, otherwise it may burn the roots.

II. Propagation Methods

1. Grafting propagation: For approach grafting, it is best to do it at a position 70 cm above the ground on the plant. After tying the main branch, wrap it with a ball of mud, and bind it with leaves. After about two months, cut it off and it will be ready.

2. Layering propagation: It is best to choose the period from February to March. Cut the selected branch to about half its depth, then cut upward, place a tile in the middle, slowly put the branch into the soil, and finally mound soil over it.

III. Common Pests and Diseases

1. Common diseases include root rot, chlorosis, and so on. After the plant becomes diseased, promptly remove the diseased leaves, then spray with a carbendazim solution for control.

2. Common pests include scale insects and aphids. If aphids appear, you can use a cotton swab dipped in laundry detergent solution to stick and remove the pests, and finally wash the branches and leaves with clean water; scale insects can be killed by spraying with an acid vinegar solution.