What are the propagation methods for magnolia? This article gives you a detailed introduction

Magnolias (detailed introduction) are often planted in courtyards, parks and other places. Magnolias generally bloom in spring, and because of their outstanding elegance and refinement, they are deeply loved by people. Cultivating magnolias is not difficult, and if you have the right conditions to grow magnolias, you can refer to the magnolia propagation methods we have compiled for you.

Magnolia

Magnolias are mostly propagated by layering and division. Sometimes seeding is also used. Division can be done in spring or autumn: dig out the mother plant with dense branches and plant the divisions separately, and prune the roots and shorten the branches. For layering, choose one- or two-year-old branches and propagate by the mound layering method or the buried-stem method in early spring. For seeding, collect seeds in September, store them in sand over winter, and sow in spring the following year; germination occurs 20-30 days after sowing. Cultivation and management are simple; pay attention to preventing drought and waterlogging, and fertilize in time. Transplanting can be done in autumn or before flowering in early spring. Small seedlings should have their roots dipped in mud slurry, while large seedlings must be moved with a soil ball. Fertilize once before and once after the flowering period, mainly with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. In the high temperatures of summer and the dry season of autumn, maintain soil moisture. After flowering and before new shoots sprout, cut out dead branches and dense branches and shorten leggy branches.

How to grow magnolia, and how does magnolia propagate?

Magnolia likes light and tolerates slight shade. It likes a warm, humid climate and can also tolerate cold. It likes fertile, moist, well-drained sandy soil; it does not tolerate drought and avoids alkaline soil, growing poorly on dry, alkaline or clay soils. Its roots are fleshy and fear waterlogging, and their wound-healing ability is poor, so transplanting is not easy to survive.

Magnolia is a deciduous small tree that can reach 5 m in height. The wood is fragrant, the young branches are purplish brown, and the buds are finely hairy. Leaves are simple, alternate, obovate-elliptic, with stipular scars. Flowers are bisexual, solitary, terminal; there are 3 sepals, yellow-green, lanceolate, about 1/3 the length of the petals; there are 6 petals, purplish red outside and nearly white inside; stamens and pistils are numerous, and the pistil group is sessile. The fruit is oblong. The roots are fleshy.

How to grow magnolia

1. Soil

Magnolia likes fertile, moist, well-drained sandy soil; it does not tolerate drought and avoids alkaline soil, growing poorly on dry, alkaline or clay soils.

2. Watering

Magnolia avoids both drought and waterlogging. Keep up the water supply as usual, and often spray water on the leaves to increase air humidity, so as to prevent yellowing and leaf drop.

3. Sunlight

Magnolia likes light and tolerates slight shade, so pay attention to light conditions as usual and let magnolia receive sufficient sunlight.

4. Temperature

Magnolia likes a warm, humid climate and can also tolerate cold, but when temperatures are low in winter it should still be moved indoors for warm cultivation.

5. Fertilizing

Magnolia likes fertilizer, so fertilize in time. Fertilize once before and once after the flowering period, mainly with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. From October to November each year, apply rotted compost or barnyard manure as a base fertilizer, and during the period after flowering when shoots sprout and branches grow, apply 2-3 topdressings of quick-acting nitrogen fertilizer.

6. Pests

The main pests of magnolia are the Pittosporum cottony cushion scale, sooty mold and so on, which reduce its ornamental value. You can spray 1-3 degrees Baume lime sulfur mixture; during the nymph hatching period, use 40% omethoate emulsifiable concentrate at 1000 times plus 10% imidacloprid wettable powder at 1500 times; when adults appear, use Kuangshajie at 800-1000 times or 40% Supusha emulsifiable concentrate at 1500 times for uniform spraying. Adding an appropriate amount of diesel oil when spraying can increase its penetrability, and the spray liquid must be sprayed thoroughly and evenly.

7. Pruning

For Magnolia to develop a tree form, it is necessary to remove suckers and sprouts and to train the branches, which facilitates the growth of magnolia's tree shape.

Propagation methods for magnolia

(1) Seed propagation

① Raising seedlings 

Choose seeds from robust plants as mother seed. In early to mid-September, mix the harvested mature seeds with coarse sand and rub repeatedly to remove the red oily layer, then rinse with clean water and dry. Afterwards, mix with fine moist sand for low-temperature treatment. Generally choose a sheltered, sunny spot, dig a pit, mix in fine sand at 2-3 times the seed volume, cover with grass to retain moisture, check frequently and keep moist. When the seeds crack and show white, sow them in the seedling bed in time. Open furrows at 30 cm spacing, 3 cm deep, cover with a little soil after sowing, and keep moist; seedlings emerge in about 1 month. During sand storage, take care to prevent water accumulation and mold.

② Transplanting 

After 2 years, when the seedlings are 80-100 cm tall, they can be transplanted; lift and plant the seedlings as you go.

(2) Grafting 

Grafting can be done throughout the growing season, but the survival rate is highest when grafting in late May; production areas mostly use the bud grafting method. For scions, choose branches that are well developed, strong-growing, with dormant buds and free of pests and diseases; one-year-old scions are best, and the rootstock and scion should be similar in thickness. Graft in the afternoon on a clear, windless or lightly breezy day. When grafting, insert the bud piece into the cut on the rootstock so that the bud piece fits tightly against the rootstock bark, tie it firmly with string, and seedlings will emerge in half a month.

(3) Cutting propagation 

Choose branches more than two years old, cut them into sections about 60 cm long, remove the leaves, and on a cloudy or rainy day in summer or autumn insert them into a moist seedling bed 20-30 cm deep, press firm and water, and they will take root; they can be transplanted the following year.

The effects and functions of magnolia

1. Landscape uses of magnolia

Magnolia is a distinctive ornamental plant that blooms in early spring. When spring arrives, the tree is full of purplish-red flowers blooming in profusion, especially beautiful and moving; planting them in scenic garden areas will add much to the scenery. At the same time, magnolia can also be planted in some courtyards, where it plays an important role in beautifying the environment and purifying the air.

2. Medicinal effects of magnolia

The flowers of magnolia can be used as medicine. When spring arrives, they can be harvested before the magnolia flowers are fully open, then dried for medicinal use. After being used as medicine, it is bitter in taste and cold in nature, and can enter the liver and spleen meridians. Its most important effects are promoting diuresis to reduce swelling and moistening the lungs to stop cough. It is commonly used to treat conditions such as cough and coughing up blood in humans. In addition, magnolia also has a certain therapeutic effect on heavy tongue and alcoholic jaundice in humans.

3. Magnolia can treat fish bone and bone stuck in the throat

Magnolia can be used to treat fish bones or other bones stuck in the throat. The method of use is particularly simple: just take 25 to 30 g of dried magnolia flowers, add an appropriate amount of clean water and decoct, then drink after decoction, once a day, and the symptoms of fish bone or bone stuck in the throat can quickly disappear.

What is the flower language of magnolia?

The flower language of magnolia is a noble soul. On the branches of the magnolia tree, delicate pink blossoms open all over, pleasing to the eye, elegant and fresh, making people linger endlessly. In ancient times, the poet Bai Juyi once wrote a poem specifically praising magnolia, saying: "The purple chamber splits its rouge in the sunlight, the plain and lovely blooms open their rich powder in the wind. No wonder it alone is so full of rouge-and-powder charm; Mulan once came as a maiden." Here, Mulan borrows from the ancient legend of the heroic woman Hua Mulan. In modern times, on Teacher's Day each year, children nowadays all popularize giving gifts to teachers. Sending greeting cards is not environmentally friendly and is rather outdated, and sending expensive gifts does not suit a child's status, so they send a magnolia in full bloom to express their respect and praise for the teacher's noble soul.

The flower language of magnolia and how to grow magnolia

Magnolia, also called Xinyi flower, purple magnolia and Mubi, has been loved by many people since ancient times. Today we will share with you the flower language of magnolia and how to grow magnolia.

The flower language of magnolia:

The magnolia tree can reach 5 m in height. When the flowers open, they stand proudly at the tips of the branches, pure white and holy. Because magnolia first blooms and only grows leaves after the flowers fade, when magnolia blooms the whole tree is pure white without any mixed colors, giving people a sudden feeling of reverence. Therefore, the flower language of magnolia is a noble soul.

On Teacher's Day each year, children nowadays all popularize giving gifts to teachers. Sending greeting cards is not environmentally friendly and is rather outdated, and sending expensive gifts does not suit a child's status; it is better to send a magnolia in full bloom to express your respect and praise for the teacher's noble soul.

How to grow magnolia:

1. Soil: Magnolia likes fertile, moist, well-drained sandy soil; it does not tolerate drought and avoids alkaline soil. Magnolia grows poorly on dry, alkaline or clay soils.

2. Watering: Magnolia avoids both drought and waterlogging. Keep up the water supply as usual, and often spray water on the leaves to increase air humidity, so as to prevent yellowing and leaf drop.

3. Sunlight: Magnolia likes light and tolerates slight shade, so pay attention to light conditions as usual and let magnolia receive sufficient sunlight.

4. Temperature: Magnolia likes a warm, humid climate and can also tolerate cold. In southern regions, it can overwinter outdoors, but when temperatures are low in winter it should still be moved indoors for warm cultivation.

5. Pests: The main pests of magnolia are the Pittosporum cottony cushion scale, sooty mold and so on, which reduce magnolia's ornamental value. When pests are found, spray 1-3 degrees Baume lime sulfur mixture. During the nymph hatching period, use 40% omethoate emulsifiable concentrate at 1000 times plus 10% imidacloprid wettable powder at 1500 times; when adults appear, use Kuangshajie at 800-1000 times or 40% Supusha emulsifiable concentrate at 1500 times for uniform spraying. Adding an appropriate amount of diesel oil when spraying can increase its penetrability, and the spray liquid must be sprayed thoroughly and evenly.

6. Pruning: For Magnolia to develop a tree form, it is necessary to remove suckers and sprouts and to train the branches, which facilitates the growth of magnolia's tree shape. Moreover, after magnolia flowers and before new branches sprout, it is necessary to prune out dead branches and dense branches and shorten leggy branches.