Michelia yunnanensis

Yunnan Magnolia

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Evergreen tree with glossy dark green foliage and fragrant white blooms. Native to Yunnan. Prefers humid, well-drained acidic soil. Suitable for bright indoor spots or sheltered gardens.
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Plant Details

Common Name Yunnan Magnolia
Family Magnoliaceae
Genus Michelia
Species Yunnanensis
Origin China (Yunnan)
Blooming Spring and early summer, occasionally winter indoors.
Leaf Color Dark glossy green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, acidic, well-drained loam. Mix with peat and perlite for optimal drainage.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering during winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light indoors. Partial shade outdoors to prevent leaf scorch in summer.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during growing season (Spring-September).

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Pruning

Remove dead wood after flowering. Shape lightly to maintain size and structure.

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1500 – 4000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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