Put a magnolia in the vase? That sounds a bit strange at first, after all it is a shrub or tree and not a cut flower. But a magnolia branch in a flower vase is decorative. Find out how to do it!
How do I keep magnolias in a vase?
To keep a magnolia in a vase, select a branch with large, closed buds and cut it diagonally. Cut the branch 5-7 cm high on two sides and place it in water at room temperature in a sunny, not too warm place. Change water regularly.
Can I put magnolias in the vase?
You can put magnolias in the vase. In fact, magnolia branches in flower vases have become a bigdeco trend. Whether you buy branches from a flower shop or cut some from your own magnolia in the garden is up to you. But keep in mind that magnolias in the vaseonly bloom for a few days It also happens that the buds fall off before they open.
How do I keep a magnolia in a vase?
If you want to keep a magnolia in the vase, do the following:
- Magnolia branch withstill closed, largest possible buds buy or cut off.
- Branch with secateurscut diagonally, then oncut two sides approx. 5 to 7 cm high.
- Pour water at room temperature (not warm, not cold!) into the vase, then place the prepared magnolia branch in it.
- Place the vase with the magnolia in asunny, but not too warm place.
Important: Change the water regularly.
How long does it take for the magnolia to bloom in the vase?
It can takeone to two weeks for the magnolia to bloom in the vase. Don't lose patience if nothing happens right away. The waiting time is usually longer than the flowering period - the flowers usually fall off within a few days.
Attention: Unfortunately, especially with small buds, it often happens that they dry up and fall off before they develop into the magnificent flowers.
Tip
Magnolias don't like to be cut
Magnolias are actually one of those plants that don't need to be cut. That's why they're not exactly happy when you cut them for no reason. We advise you to cut off branches of your magnolia only rarely and in small numbers to use them in the vase. But of course they are a nice decoration and gift idea.
