Plant Care Mulan magnolia

Mulan magnolia

Also known as

Purple magnolia, Red magnolia, Lily magnolia, Tulip magnolia, Jane magnolia, Woody-orchid and Japanese magnolia

Taxonomy

Magnolia liliiflora
Magnolia
Magnoliaceae
Magnoliales

How to care for Mulan magnolia

💦 Water

How often to water your Mulan magnolia

Water needs for Mulan magnolia
0.5 cups
every 9

Mulan magnolia needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Mulan magnolia

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Mulan magnolia in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Mulan magnolia: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Mulan magnolia love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Mulan magnolia does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Mulan magnolia in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Mulan magnolia

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Mulan magnolia: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Mulan magnolia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Mulan magnolia is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Mulan magnolia →

Benefits of Growing Mulan magnolia →

Common Mulan magnolia Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Mulan magnolia →


💦 Water Needs

Mulan magnolia prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Mulan magnolia Water Frequency →

Mulan magnolia Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Mulan magnolia requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Mulan magnolia Light Requirements →

Mulan magnolia Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Mulan magnolia is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


🪴 Soil

Mulan magnolia does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Mulan magnolia →

Best Pots for Mulan magnolia →

When and How to Successfully Repot Mulan magnolia →

What Are Healthy Mulan magnolia Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Mulan magnolia grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Mulan magnolia →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Mulan magnolia, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Mulan magnolia

Mulan magnolia

Mulan magnolia


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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