Magnolia is very fond of sunshine. Only when the sunlight is sufficient, the quantity and quality of flowers can be guaranteed. Therefore, magnolia can be planted in the courtyard facing the sunshine, which can make the whole tree robust and lush. It can also grow in the half shade, but it will cause weak growth and difficult to bloom.
Magnolia likes to grow in slightly acidic soil, and suitable soil can ensure a good foundation for growth. The soil can be mixed with vegetable garden soil and rotten leaf soil, and a proper amount of bone meal can be added to ensure good nutrition.
It belongs to the relatively cold-resistant, the places south of Beijing can spend the winter outdoors, and then to the north can wrap things on the trees to keep warm.
Although Magnolia likes to be wet, it can't bear the wet environment and is very afraid of water logging. Therefore, it is necessary to add water appropriately and not to supply too much water at one time. Pay attention to drainage in rainy season, and the roots shall not be piled up in the water.
It likes fertilizer very much and nutrition is very important. Fertilizer should be applied two months before flowering and five months after flowering. Compound fertilizer should be given at intervals of about 10 days.
