It's sad when the magnolia doesn't sprout - because it's precisely the leaves and flowers that make it a splendor in the garden. You can find out in this article what the lack or lack of sprouting of the magnolia can be.
Why isn't my magnolia sprouting?
If a magnolia is not sprouting, it may be due to a recent transplant or because it feels uncomfortable in the location. Give the plant time, optimize the site conditions or transplant it carefully.
What could be the reason if the magnolia doesn't sprout?
If the magnolia does not sprout, the following two main reasons come into consideration:
- The magnolia is not sprouting because it wasrecently transplanted. The root system of the shallow-rooted plant may have been damaged or the plant still needs some time to get used to the new place.
- The magnoliadoesn't feel comfortable in its location - perhaps because the lawn takes away too many nutrients, the soil is not optimal for its requirements or it is too shady.
How do I react to the failure of the magnolia to sprout?
How you should react to the failure of the magnolia to sprout depends on the cause. If you have recently transplanted your tree,give it time The magnolia may need a few months to get used to it, so that leaf growth and flowers temporarily stop.
In the event of an unsuitable location, first check whether you can improve theconditions on site:
- remove some grass around it
- Mix magnolia soil into the soil
- use special magnolia fertilizer
If these measures do not help, transplant the magnolia to a suitable location - but carefully.
Tip
It's better to think twice about picking up scissors
A magnolia normally does not need to be cut if it has the opportunity to develop freely in its location. Even if there is no or poor growth at all, you should not immediately resort to scissors. This is usually only useful for severely damaged or dead plant parts.
