What are the cultivation methods and precautions of Michelia

Michelia introduction

Michelia is a plant of the Magnoliaceae family. The plant is 2-3 meters tall, with gray-brown bark and leathery leaves in an obovate-oval shape. It blooms from March to May and fruits from July to August. Michelia can be propagated by cuttings, circling branches and grafting.

Michelia cultivation method

Michelia is not cold-resistant. No warming measures are required in the sheltered and sunny areas south of the Yangtze River. It is suitable for planting in well-drained, fertile and loose slightly acidic loam. It likes a warm and humid environment, is not cold-resistant, and cannot tolerate strong sunlight. Pay attention to shade in summer.

When growing Michelia, the soil needs to be kept moist, but not too wet. In summer, when the temperature is high, you can spray water appropriately and provide shade. Do not expose it to strong light. Fertilize once every half a month during the growth process, and stop fertilizing during the flowering period. In addition, preventive measures should be taken if pests occur.

Watering method

Michelia likes a humid environment and the soil in the pot needs to be kept moist, but it should not cause water accumulation. Good drainage should be done in the rainy season. It needs more water during the growing period and before flowering. Water it once a day. In summer, you can spray water around the plant. In autumn and winter, water it once or twice a week because the daylight is relatively short.

Fertilization method

Michelia likes fertilizer. Fertilizer can be made of decomposed cake fertilizer, bone meal, chicken and duck manure mixed with water. Fertilize once every 15 days during the vigorous growth period from April to September. Stop fertilizing during the flowering period and after October. If the leaves turn yellow, you can apply a solid fertilizer water.

Pruning methods

After the flowering period of Michelia, you can prune the sick and weak branches, the overgrown branches, and the densely overlapping branches, and remove the remaining flowers and fruits after flowering to reduce nutrient consumption. Before the buds sprout in spring, some old leaves should be appropriately thinned out to allow more new leaves to sprout.

Precautions for cultivation of Michelia

Common diseases of Michelia are leaf blight, anthracnose, algal spot, sooty mold, etc. The leaves need to be removed in time and burned in a concentrated manner. Spray with wettable powder of mancozeb for prevention and control. Pay attention to ventilation at ordinary times. The temperature in winter should not be lower than 5 degrees. The pot needs to be turned over every 1-2 years to allow the root system to stretch.