Hardly any other plant draws as many admiring glances in spring as the magnolia. The great thing about it: it can also be kept in a bucket.
Magnolias are beautiful and form a visual highlight in the garden every year. The color of the flowers alone is simply gorgeous. It's just a pity that not everyone has a garden in which they can plant such a beautiful little tree. But that doesn't have to be the case, because magnolias can also be kept in pots. So even those who only have a balcony can enjoy the beauty of the plant.
So that you can look forward to wonderful growth and beautiful flowers, you have to pay attention to a few things when caring for magnolias. So that the magnolia grows into an absolute highlight in the pot, it is best to heed the following tips.
Tips for growing magnolias in pots
➤ Tip 1 - choose a smaller magnolia species for pot-keeping:
If you keep them in pots, ideally choose a smaller type of magnolia. The larger "relatives" often reach an amazing height, so that the available space may not be sufficient.
➤ Tip 2 - choose the right pot diameter:
A magnolia needs space. If it is still small, a pot with a diameter of around 50 centimeters can be sufficient at the beginning. Important: magnolias prefer acidic soil. Reading tip: Planting magnolias - step-by-step instructions.
➤ Tip 3 - plant potted magnolias in spring or autumn:
Even with a pot magnolia, the best time to plant is either in spring or in autumn.
➤ Tip 4 - Water and fertilize potted magnolias:
The tree needs regular watering. Fertilizing is also helpful. It is best to use a rhododendron fertilizer. When dosing, always follow the instructions on the package.
➤ Tip 5 - Do not cut back potted magnolias:
Do not prune the potted magnolias. If branches die off, it is best to only remove the dead wood.
➤ Tip 6 - Overwinter pot magnolias properly:
Potted magnolias are always best in a light and cold, but as far as possibleoverwinter in a frost-free room such as an unheated basement or in a garage.