Magnolias are very popular shrub or arboreal plants. They have large flowers, up to 10cm in diameter, which give off a very pleasant aroma. Of all the species, there is one in particular whose fame is only increasing: the Magnolia lili floweraalso known by the name of Tulip Magnolia, or Garden Tulip because its flowers are similar to those of the bulbous tulip plant.
But in addition to being able to create a show during the spring for its beautiful petals, it must also be said that it is suitable to have in small gardens, or even in pots. Find out why.
Characteristics of the Magnolia liliiflora
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The magnolia liliflora It is a shrubby plant native to southwestern China. Like the rest of the species of this genus, it is slow growing. It reaches a maximum height of 4 meters. It has deciduous leaves, which means that they fall in autumn-winter and sprout again in spring. The leaves, by the way, are elliptical or ovoid, of an intense green color. Flowers sprout on branches in early springbefore the leaves do. They are very striking, purple on the outside and cream on the inside.
Es very rusticbeing able to grow in cold climates with temperatures of up to -8ºC, as in hot climates of up to 30ºC.
Magnolia liliiflora care
The magnolia liliflora it is very, very easy to grow. But so that it can vegetate without problems it is very important that we bear in mind that it is a acidophilus plantso we can only plant it in the garden if the soil we have has a low pH, between 4 and 6. Also, and from my own experience I can tell you that in hot climates (where the temperature exceeds 30ºC in summer) does not finish adapting. But if you live in a temperate climate, your Magnolia will surely grow wonderfully, because you will only have to place it in a bright area but without direct sunlight, and water it between 2 and 3 times a week.
In the event that you want to have it in a pot, I advise you to use a substrate for acidic plants, and fertilize it from spring to late summer with a mineral fertilizer also for acidophilic plants, or with organic fertilizers such as worm humus, crushed horn or guano . Also to control their growth you can prune it in early spring -before it blooms- to lower its height.
With these tips, you magnolia liliflora it will look great year after year .
