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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@NewSagopalm46 it’s been approximately every other day, for 1hr+ with an impact/pulsating sprinkler for the lawn so hitting the tree intermittently. Should I stop watering it for a week and see, or should I pull it up and look at the roots immediately?
Definitely getting a lot of water. If it was me personally I would pull them up just to check that root rot hasn’t taken hold. If it has, trim those away and then hold off on the watering. You can hold off for a week to get some of the moisture out but then go to once a week. These plants only need a deep water once a week
@NewSagopalm46 not sure what this white stuff is in the first pic, but it doesn’t smell like anything so wouldn’t think this is root rot. I think some of the roots on the side and bottom still look okay but I’m new to this lol so I could be way off
To me they look okay. Not seeing definite root rot from the picture. That white stuff is a fungi but not harmful to the plant at all, just indicates overwatering. I think you’re clear. Try lowering the water amount and keep an eye on the health of the plant. It should become healthier if there’s a week between watering!