Name: Magnolia michelia champaka
Brand: Green Legacy Seeds
SKU: Tre19
Price: 13.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Source Data

Magnolia grandiflora, Southern magnolia, Bull bay, Large-flowered magnolia (lat. Magnolia grandiflora).

A species of flowering plants belonging to the genus Magnolia (Magnolia) of the Magnoliaceae family. An evergreen tree up to 30 m tall with a thick, straight trunk with a diameter of 120-135 cm. The crown is broad-pyramidal, leafy. The bark is gray or light brown, 1-2 cm thick.

The leaves are oblong, obovate or narrowly elliptical, pointed, whole-edged, with a wedge-shaped base, smooth, leathery, large, 12-25 cm long, 4-12 cm wide, glabrous above, dark green, brown below, reddish, short pubescent, sometimes glabrous.

The flowers are single, apical, large, reach a diameter of 25 cm, milky white, with a strong intoxicating smell.

The fruits are cone-shaped, rusty-pubescent, ovoid or ellipsoidal multi-leaves 7.5—10 cm long. The seeds are shiny, ellipsoidal or triangular, (2-6 in each fruit) with a red fleshy seed peel, when ripe they hang on long ovules (a conductive bundle), serve as food for birds.

Flowering — from May to September, single flowers - from October to November. Fruiting - from October to November.

It is successfully used in green construction to create groups, alleys and for single plantings.

Instructions

Growing Magnolia michelia champaka (Magnolia champaca) from seed is a rewarding process. Follow these guidelines for best results.
Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours before sowing to soften the seed coat. Discard any floating seeds as they are likely non-viable.
Sowing: Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in well-draining seed compost. Water gently and keep consistently moist but not waterlogged. Place in a bright location at 18–22°C.
Germination: Seeds typically germinate in 2–8 weeks. Keep soil consistently moist during germination. Once seedlings emerge, gradually increase ventilation.
Transplanting: Transplant seedlings into individual pots once they have 2–3 pairs of true leaves. Harden off gradually over 7–10 days before planting in final position. Space according to the mature size of the species.
Aftercare: Water regularly during the first growing season. Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring. Mulch annually to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune as needed to maintain shape.
Hardiness: Hardiness varies by species and growing conditions. Young plants may need protection from extreme temperatures. Acclimatize gradually to outdoor conditions.