Is Michelia a shade or sun-loving plant?

Does Michelia prefer shade or sun?

Michelia prefers shade relatively, because the plant cannot tolerate exposure to the sun and dry growing environment, but it does not mean that the plant does not need light to grow. The best growing environment is one with sufficient scattered light. It is suitable to be maintained in a semi-shaded environment during the hot summer.

Michelia basking in the sun

Michelia has a strong dependence on light. It is best to grow it in an environment with sufficient light. If there is insufficient light for a long time, it may have symptoms such as yellow leaves, thin branches, and short plants. It is best to maintain it on an outdoor balcony.

Michelia can be exposed to the sun, but it is afraid of direct sunlight and high temperature exposure. Weak light is more conducive to the growth of the plant. It is best to place it in a semi-shaded place with soft light for maintenance.

Growth habit of Michelia

Michelia is a woody flower shrub. The plant is not very cold-resistant and is not tolerant to dryness and barrenness. It is afraid of waterlogging during its growth process and requires being planted in well-drained, fertile and loose slightly acidic loam.

Michelia likes to grow in a warm, humid, semi-shady environment. In areas south of the Yangtze River, it is best to grow it in a sheltered, sunny place. If grown indoors, it can be placed on a windowsill or in a study, but the ventilation of the environment must be enhanced.