The Shrub derivative, Japanese Magnolia is a simple plant to repot. Follow the steps below on repotting your Shrub. The steps are very similar to any other plant in the Araliaceae family.
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How to repot Japanese Magnolia
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Japanese Magnolia, just like you would repot your Japanese Camellia as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Japanese Magnolia loose in the pot
Once you have decided on repotting, do you research. Without research, the repotting process may not be as effective as you think and you can use this as an opportunity to maximise the health and growth of your Japanese Magnolia by checking the soil ph (Acidic) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Japanese Magnolia is: Spring. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Japanese Magnolia
Patience is key when extracting your Japanese Magnolia from the pot. Depending on the age of the Japanese Magnolia, it may have complex root systems. Take care and maybe turn it upside down to ease it out.
Third, select the soil optimally when preparing Japanese Magnolia for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Japanese Magnolia from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Moist but well-drained soil and allow your Japanese Magnolia to flourish.
How to nurture your Japanese Magnolia
Read on for some additional information on the care of Japanese Magnolia.
What kind of plant is Japanese Magnolia?
To master aftercare for Japanese Magnolia too, research Shrub care requirements in general to gain a broader understanding of your plant. These type of plants share the same family name, known in latin as Araliaceae, so becoming an expert on this type of plant could really help. When the plant is mature, you can expect it to be benign.
Can Japanese Magnolia be called anything else?
Japanese Magnolia Magnolia liliflora or Magnolia liliflora are all other names you may have heard your Japanese Magnolia be called. These names are more scientific and botanical. If you need more ideas for what plant to repot next, check out the below table.
| Our pick of a similar plant to repot | Japanese Barberry |
|---|---|
| Our pick of a different plant to repot | Ficus Tineke |
Where should you keep Japanese Magnolia? Inside or outside?
When it comes to repotting your Creeping Zinnia and deciding on growing it inside your house or outside, you will need the two pieces of information below. Compare the weather near you to the recommended growing conditions below for your Creeping Zinnia:
| Native area | Central America (Mexico, Guatemala) |
|---|---|
| Hardiness zone | 2–11 (true annual, grown in all USDA zones) |
If your Japanese Magnolia is repotted, will it bloom?
To see your Japanese Magnolia reaching its full size of 8–12 ft. tall, 8–12 ft. wide requires your attention and care. Imagine it is a while after repotting and you have taken care of the plant in the right way. You’ll have the joy of seeing it burst into Pink, purple blooms precisely during Spring time. This is achieved by taking care of your plant like you would any other similar plant like a Japanese Holly. Using the right care and being patient after you repot is key.
Managing the growth and care of Japanese Magnolia following repotting
When you repot, it’s important to make sure the repotting process is effective and your Japanese Magnolia grows to how tall it can get in its new pot which is 8–12 ft. tall, 8–12 ft. wide. Japanese Magnolia should also be kept in an area where the sun exposure is ideal and it gets Full sun, partial shade exposure in its new home.
This shouldn’t be a big issue if you are growing your Japanese Magnolia in the recommended area of the US which is in the hardiness zone: 5–8 (USDA). With the right care and some common sense of the fact Japanese Magnolia is usually found in Asia, it should grow well.