There are taboos in caring for Yulan magnolia hybrids; master the techniques and they can bloom at Christmas

The Yulan magnolia hybrid is a variety bred by crossing Magnolia liliiflora (purple magnolia) and Magnolia denudata (Yulan magnolia), also known to people as the "Erqiao magnolia". It can grow up to 15 m tall, with a normal height of 6-10 m. Its flowers open first and only then do the leaves grow. The flowering period is in March every year, and the fruiting period is during September-October. It is very similar to Magnolia denudata, and as long as you master a few care taboos, the Christmas flowers can open.

Care taboos for the Yulan magnolia hybrid

1. Pay attention to watering the Yulan magnolia hybrid

In northern regions, because the environment is dry, it is very unfavorable for the growth of the Yulan magnolia hybrid, so you can sprinkle water around midday to increase air humidity, which is very beneficial to the plant's growth. If it cannot get sunlight all day in winter, keep at least 6 hours of sunlight for the Yulan magnolia hybrid to grow.

2. The Yulan magnolia hybrid should avoid direct sunlight

Once the Yulan magnolia hybrid receives direct sunlight, besides only growing leaves, it will also cause sparse flowers and even reduce the flowering period, and the stems, leaves and branches will also grow fragile, which is very unfavorable to people's health.

3. Afraid of drought and afraid of waterlogging

The Yulan magnolia hybrid is very afraid of drought and also afraid of water accumulating in the pot, so you need to master the watering time and water at midday. The Erqiao peony can overwinter in an environment of minus 20 degrees, so it gets through winter very well. Although there are differences between north and south, it will not die because of low temperatures, but be careful not to fertilize blindly.

Flower lovers now have some understanding of the care taboos for the Yulan magnolia hybrid. When caring for the Yulan magnolia hybrid, be sure to water appropriately, master the watering time, avoid direct sunlight, and prevent water from accumulating in the flower pot. In this way, the Yulan magnolia hybrid can grow better and bloom at Christmas!