Learn about the magnolia tree

Thien magnolia – a tree species that is certainly very familiar to bonsai lovers. Although familiar, you may not understand it. This article will help you!

Origin and characteristics

Thien magnolia, also known as the phat tai khuc tree or the fragrant daffodil tree, is a woody ornamental plant with many leaves, originating from West Africa and belonging to the Dracaenaceae family.

This tree is a columnar tree with a very special characteristic: when cut or sawed, it will sprout buds and branches around the cut location. The leaves are spear-shaped and tapered at the top, growing concentrated at the tips of the branches. The size of the leaves is about 10cm wide and can be up to 1m long. The tree is usually 3-4cm in diameter and can be up to 6m tall when grown in soil but is limited when grown in pots.

The large magnolia flowers are pale white or pale yellow, fragrant, grow close together in spots like fake canopy, and have a characteristic fragrance, especially at night. In addition, the magnolia tree is a rare plant that is unable to flower in cold winters. Normally, the tree flowers in spring when the weather changes from winter to spring and often appears during Tet. However, flowering depends on the care conditions and characteristics of each tree, so the tree may not flower for several consecutive years.

How to care

To take care of the magnolia plant, we need to check the humidity of the pot and water the right amount. Do not continue watering when the pot is too wet and clean the pot by wiping dust and trimming the leaves. We should monitor and remove dry branches and leaves and pests to give the tree a beautiful shape. When pruning lucky leaves, we prune them in the shape of a leaf, cut at the tip of the leaf to ensure aesthetics. When cutting leaves, cut close to the stem and do not remove them by hand. Fertilization is also very important for plants to grow quickly and healthily. For magnolia plants, we should use NPK fertilizer with an average frequency of 2-3 months/time and sprinkle the fertilizer around the base of the tree or mix it with water and water evenly on the base of the tree.

Types of magnolia

• Classified by leaves, there will be two types: green magnolia and yellow magnolia. The reason there are two types is not because of the breed, but because of the living environment. The plant has completely green leaves and is grown in the shade where there is little sunlight. In contrast to green magnolia, the magnolia tree with leaves with yellow stripes is more common and is also more popular. Usually, magnolia plants that live in full light environments will have striped leaves.

• Classification by root will also have 2 types: large-rooted magnolia and small-rooted magnolia. The large root magnolia tree is a type of magnolia tree with a large, straight trunk that has been cut horizontally. On that large stem, there are a few sprouts growing on the stem. Small stem magnolia is a type of magnolia that has one stem with the main top growing from that stem. Normally when you grow a small tree like a magnolia tree, it will have this small root tree form.

Uses and feng shui meaning

Not only has a decorative effect, this plant also helps filter air and dust in the house and provide moisture. Toxic substances in the air such as carbon monoxide, benzene, formaldehyde, toluene… are removed by plants. Therefore, it helps bring abundant vitality to the house, giving the family good health.

With the characteristic of sprouting new leaves at the locations where branches and trunks are cut, it symbolizes new fortune. This is a lucky thing, the opportunity to make money will come to growers in the near future. Perhaps the other name “prosperity” was also born from here. Another special thing is that when the tree blooms, it signals that money is coming. However, when choosing a magnolia tree in feng shui, people often choose according to the number of branches or pots. You can choose a potted plant with a number of branches that have a desired meaning for your home. Will respond like:

• 2 branches: Luck in love, everything goes as expected
• 3 branches: Symbolizes happiness
• 5 branches: Represents health
• 8 branches: Prosperity and fortune for the homeowner
• 9 branches: Abundant wealth, perfect happiness

Above is the information about the magnolia plant that we have learned, hopefully it will be helpful to you. But actually, the beauty and value of this tree cannot be fully expressed in words. With good drought tolerance, magnolia is a great choice for those who love growing plants but don’t have too much time to care for them.