Little Gem Magnolia
Taxonomy
Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
Magnolia
Magnoliaceae
Magnoliales
How to care for Little Gem Magnolia
How often to water your Little Gem Magnolia
every 9
Little Gem Magnolia needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Little Gem Magnolia in your home
a window
Little Gem Magnolia love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Little Gem Magnolia does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Little Gem Magnolia in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Little Gem Magnolia
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 Little Gem Magnolia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Little Gem Magnolia Salvageable? Planted these little gem magnolias ~ 1 month ago and am struggling to figure out what’s wrong with it and how/if it’s possible to save the one on the left. I am in west Texas and have been watering it a lot (with a sprinkler system to also water my lawn) since it’s hot and dry here, but my soil meter says max moisture so I’m wondering if it’s root rot for being overwatered. The ine in the right is doing better but has some yellowing on the top and gets a little more shade due to the wall on the right/west and slightly less water due to sprinkler position. Anyone have thoughts or ideas on how to save these? #Magnolia #littlegem
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Any way to save my Genie Magnolia? #Magnolia
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Another #Magnolia question: I found a lone seed pod on the ground (well I mean there were tons of others but this one looks different than the rest!) It’s dried out and looks a bit like a pine cone. But it has a split in it and several red seeds(?) are showing (first pic). Is this how I propagate them? Instead of the green seed pods? #Magnolia #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #OutdoorGrowing #outdoorgardens #PropagationStation #Propagation #Seedpod
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Suckers on Magnolia? Is it okay that my #Magnolia is doing this? I have lots more and they aren’t does this. On some other trees it’s typically called a sucker, which is generally bad for the plants health. OoOoh! Also…if I cut these sprouts off, can I propagate em?? #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #NewGrowth #OutdoorGrowing #Magnolia #FloweringPlants #help
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Can I grow a Magnolia from this seed pod? #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #NewGrowth #PropagationStation #OutdoorGrowing #Magnolia #Seedpod #seedpropagation #Seedlings
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I think she’s dead…😕 I live in southwestern oregon and we’ve had a few freezes but no heavy snow or anything, she gets plenty of water but not as much sunshine. (it’s Oregon haha) There are no new leaves, buds or growth of any kind. 🤨 #Magnolia #MulanMagnolia #PlantAddict #OutdoorGrowing #OutsidePlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #HappyPlants
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Had to show off this BREATHTAKING magnolia! I am going to attempt to dry it out. #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #Magnolia
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My memory stinks and I have too many questions 🌱Ruby’s soil has dried out today and I can’t remember if I water her now or wait a few days. #MoonCactus 🍃Pyrite is kinda squishy. He soil isn’t COMPLETELY dry (still kinda damp) but he isn’t rotting at all (I checked the bottom of him). Any help? #Cactus 🪴WHAT IS WRONG WITH SAPPHIRE!!!??? She has lost so many petals! I’m in the car rn so I don’t have any pictures! I repotted with dry soil, she’s completely dried out but she’s still losing petals!! #MiniatureRose #ChinaRose ☘️Tbh I have no clue how to take care of Pearl. She’s a Mexican Stonecrop. Any help? #Sedum 🌲How long do I leave Magnolia seeds in the fridge?? #Magnolia Thx for any help! #SucculentSquad #Succulents #Succulent #CactusClique #Cacti
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2nd walk if the day in my parents neighborhood, this time at sunset. One of the magnolias from the morning walk (posted in @RJG’s #FreshLeafFriday comment thread) was even more beautiful backlight by the setting sun! #Magnolia #plantsofsouthOmaha
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I’m beyond excited to welcome Little Gemma to my plant family. Magnolias are my favourite flower but I’d never thought I’d have my very own. #Magnolia #wishlistplant #plantmom
Care Summary for Little Gem Magnolia
Little Gem 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.