P:Please help me, why is my magnolia (about 14 years old) not blooming. It is in good condition, 3 meters high, does not get sick, its leaves are large and he althy, and there are no signs of disease. It grows in front of the house on the south side.
O:Magnolias will not bloom if the flower buds freeze or if there are cultivation errors.Besides, specimens obtained from seeds only bloom after about 10 years.Magnolias grow most vigorously and bloom most profusely in full sun, in warm and sheltered places.
Properly cared for, they bloom after 1-3 years, depending on the variety. They require fertile, humus-rich, well-drained and moist soil. Its reaction should be slightly acidic (pH 5.5-6).This must be strictly observed, so before planting the plants, check the pH of the soil.Magnolias do not tolerate dry soil.
To maintain moisture around the plant, it is a good idea to mulch the ground around the tree with fermented bark.Repeat the fertilization every two weeks with loose fertilizers, or once a year with slow-release fertilizers.We do it only from the end of March to mid-July. Before the onset of winter, mulch the ground around the magnolia with a 20 cm layer of sawdust or bark.
We do this every year, regardless of the age of the tree.For at least the first 2-3 winters, you should also cover the crown of the trees, preferably with straw mulch.
