How to grow white magnolia (Michelia alba)? Detailed guide to cultivation methods and management key points

When the white magnolia (Michelia alba) blooms, its fragrance fills the air and its flowers are elegant, so it is often used for street landscaping. Whenever the white magnolia blooms, you can always smell a fresh scent, and it has the reputation of being a "natural perfume." Nowadays many flower enthusiasts also like to grow it as a household potted plant, so how should potted white magnolia be cultivated and managed? Let's take a look together with the editor below.

1. Water management

The white magnolia (Michelia alba) is especially afraid of waterlogged soil, so when watering we must be careful to control the amount. The reason many people find that their white magnolia grows poorly when cultivating it is improper watering.

First, observe the white magnolia. Once its leaves begin to droop, it is time to water. Then, when watering, be careful not to water too much. The principle we must ensure is that it is better to give a little less water than too much.

When growing white magnolia indoors, we must be careful not to place the flowerpot directly on a tray. You can put something like small stones under the flowerpot. This not only helps excess water in the pot drain out, but also helps the soil breathe, which can promote the growth and flowering of the white magnolia.

2. Fertilization management

Generally speaking, the white magnolia blooms in summer. Because it consumes a great deal of nutrients when flowering, we must be careful to supplement nutrients for it. The white magnolia prefers acidic substances, so when it is flowering we can apply a little acidic nutrient material. This can appropriately change the nature of the soil and let the white magnolia grow better.

3. Light management

The white magnolia (Michelia alba) prefers sunlight, so we must ensure its daily light exposure. Only then can the white magnolia grow better and faster.

4. Pruning

Before the main trunk of the white magnolia has formed old bark, you can prune it. This can control the white magnolia's upward growth momentum, thereby causing it to continually grow sideways, so that it can produce more flowers.