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Magnolia denudata is deeply loved by flower enthusiasts for its fresh, elegant fragrance and graceful flowers. However, to make Magnolia denudata grow healthily and bloom more, it is necessary to master some key maintenance techniques. The following will introduce in detail how to tell whether Magnolia denudata is short of water and the methods to promote more blooming of Magnolia denudata.
How to Tell Whether Magnolia denudata Is Short of Water
The state of the leaves of Magnolia denudata is an important basis for judging whether it is short of water. When Magnolia denudata is short of water, the tips of the old leaves will start to turn yellow and wither, the whole leaves will look rather shriveled, and the plant will also show a wilted state. If you notice this situation, you need to water Magnolia denudata in time.
By observing the color change on the surface of the soil, you can also tell whether Magnolia denudata is short of water. When the potting soil has dried out, the color of the soil surface will become lighter, and even turn grayish-white. At this time, it indicates that Magnolia denudata is already in a state of drought and lack of water, and it needs to be watered in time.
Gently tap the wall of the middle-upper part of the flowerpot with the knuckle of your finger. If a relatively clear sound is produced, it means that the potting soil has dried out and needs to be watered immediately; if a dull and muffled sound is made, it means that the potting soil is still wet and you can temporarily refrain from watering.
Insert your finger gently about 2 centimeters deep into the potting soil to feel the humidity of the soil. If the soil feels dry or rough and hard, it means that the potting soil has dried out and needs to be watered immediately; if the soil feels slightly damp, fine and soft, it means that the potting soil is still wet and you can temporarily refrain from watering.
How to Promote More Blooming of Magnolia denudata
Magnolia denudata likes a humid environment, but it is also afraid of waterlogging which can cause root rot. Therefore, when watering, it is necessary to master the proper amount. In spring, summer and autumn, when the surface of the potting soil is dry and there is no water in the saucer, you can water it appropriately and make sure the water penetrates thoroughly. When maintaining it indoors in winter, you should control the amount of water to avoid excessive watering that may damage the roots.
Magnolia denudata likes loose, highly breathable and slightly acidic soil rich in humus. Such soil is beneficial to the respiration and growth of the roots and also helps Magnolia denudata absorb nutrients better. Therefore, when preparing the soil, you can choose to mix peat soil and nutrient soil, or combine the original soil with nutrient soil and add some cake fertilizer or sheep manure as base fertilizer.
Fertilization is one of the key measures to promote more blooming of Magnolia denudata. During the growth period, you can apply a very diluted water-soluble fertilizer once a month to avoid damaging the roots with concentrated fertilizer. During the flowering season, you can apply some phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, which also need to be used after dilution. In addition, during the rainy season, you can sprinkle some compound fertilizers on the surface of the potting soil and let the nutrients be supplemented through the infiltration of rainwater.
Magnolia denudata likes an environment with sufficient sunlight and needs at least 6 hours of sunlight every day. However, it needs to be shaded under the scorching sun in summer to avoid the leaves from being burned. Reasonable light conditions help Magnolia denudata carry out photosynthesis and accumulate nutrients, thus promoting more blooming. During the growth period of Magnolia denudata, it is necessary to carry out leaf-picking and pinching operations. Leaf-picking can promote the growth of new branches and leaves and the formation of flower buds; pinching can stimulate the emergence of new buds and the generation of more flower buds. Through reasonable leaf-picking and pinching operations, Magnolia denudata can bloom luxuriantly and continuously.
Through the judgment by the above methods and the application of maintenance techniques, I believe you can easily master the maintenance methods of Magnolia denudata and promote its more blooming. I hope this article can provide you with useful references and help!