How to propagate magnolia

Division

The division of magnolia is generally carried out in spring and autumn. First, dig out the mother plants with dense branches and strong growth and plant them separately. At the same time, trim the roots appropriately and trim the branches as well.

Layering

For magnolia layering, choose healthy young branches that have grown for one to two years. It should be done in early spring. You can use the soil pile method or the branch burying method, which is to press the young branches directly into fertile soil.

sowing

For sowing of magnolia, the seeds are collected in September, buried in the sand during the winter, and sown in the spring of the second year. They will germinate 20-30 days after sowing.

Cultivation and management are simple, pay attention to drought and waterlogging prevention, and apply fertilizer in time. Transplantation can be carried out in autumn or early spring before flowering. Small seedlings should be dipped in mud, and large seedlings must have soil balls. Fertilize once before and after flowering, mainly with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. During the high temperatures in summer and the dry season in autumn, water the plants in time to maintain soil moisture. After flowering and before new branches sprout, dead branches and dense branches should be cut off.