How to pack a pot of Magnolia latifolia

Magnolia is a kind of orchid. It usually blooms in summer. The color of the flower is very beautiful and it is very good to watch. So many flower loving friends like to keep a basin at home, which makes our courtyard full of life in an instant. If you want to raise it better, you need to master some small skills, such as how to pack the basin. Let's take a look.

1 time of filling basin

Generally, the time of basin loading is from March to April in spring or from October to November in autumn. The temperature and weather of these two seasons are suitable, and it can survive better.

2. Selection of pots

When choosing pots, it's better to choose those with smaller mouth, higher height and larger bottom hole

If it is a newly dug wild seedling, it needs to be transplanted into a tile basin, so that its soil will be easier to dry, have better air permeability, and grow roots. Wait until 2 to 3 years and then change it into a purple sand basin or a porcelain basin.

3. Potting method

Method 1: after the plant material is ready, you can take the plant upside down, and then put it under the tap to start washing slowly. Note that the water pressure should not be too strong to prevent damage to its roots and leaves.

Then we can use our thumbs and index fingers to hold its head, the little finger against the edge of the basin, and then use chopsticks to fix the root. When putting it in the basin, try not to let its root touch the inner wall of the basin

Pour some big mixed gravel into the basin, but not too much, just a little.

Finally, the planting materials are poured in and fully compacted. After planting, as long as the plant material reaches a little higher than the middle of the pot

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Method 2: we can use clay basin, fill some broken tiles in the clay basin to facilitate drainage. If we use purple sand basin, we must cover the basin with some perforated nylon yarn.

Before planting, we should put some coarse stones first, and then put in the broad leaf red gate orchid. Pay attention to the root of the basin to expand, not curl. But also let the older plants to the side, the new placed in the middle position, it is conducive to send out new seedlings.

When planting, you should hold the plant in your left hand, add a little soil to your right hand, and then lift it up a little bit. While the soil is on the edge of the basin, let the soil and the root closely contact. Finally, the soil around the root can be compacted.

Remember to put it in a cool place.

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