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Any of these Michelias can be grown in a container?
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Posted by YellowThumb 5a Ontario (My Page) on Mon, Mar 7, 05 at 0:11
| Hi All,
After reading so many wonderful things about Michelia, I know that I must have them. I live in Ottawa, Canada, zone 5, I can get Michelia figo, maudiae, foveolata and Manglietia insignis. Since I live in zone 5, they have to be in container in my solarium. Can I put all these Michelias in container? Do you think they will flower there? I know Michelia maudiae, foveolata and Manglietia insignis are like trees, I don't want them to suffer in container. Thanks so much for your experience.
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- Posted by Ron_B USDA 8 WA (My Page) on
Mon, Mar 7, 05 at 2:47
| Try the shrubby form of Michelia yunnanensis/Magnolia dianica, as well as M. figo. |
RE: Any of these Michelias can be grown in a container?
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| They'll go fine in containers, I've got my figo and maudiae in containers and they don't mind it one bit. If they flower in the UK, they'll flower in your zone too. Just bear in mind that you'll be keeping it in that container for at least a few years, so I'd advise on a largeish container. |
RE: Any of these Michelias can be grown in a container?
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| Thanks so much for your kind reply. I think I am going to try the Figo and Manglietia insignis. This should be really cool if I can make them flower in my zone. |
RE: Any of these Michelias can be grown in a container?
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| YellowThumb, I have both M. figo and Manglietia insignis in containers too, and they are doing well. |
RE: Any of these Michelias can be grown in a container?
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| Thanks Clare, I feel much more confident now. I do envy the heavenly Florida weather, you would never need to worry something not goint to grow well in your zone. Clare, has your Manglietia insignis flowered for you yet? Is it leggy? I have a maudiae that is quite leggy. How big is your container? |
RE: Any of these Michelias can be grown in a container?
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- Posted by JimShy z7 Brooklyn, NY (My Page) on
Tue, Mar 8, 05 at 8:50
| I've had a michelia/magnolia/whatever yunnanensis for nearly two years in a container -- haven't flowered it yet because it's hard to overwinter in a smaller container -- the roots dry out too quick, or get too wet and cause some die-back. I'm going to repot it this weekend and see if it does better this year. One book praised its toughness and even suggested it could substitute for an indoor ficus! That's definitely stretching it in my experience, but it has been pretty tough in less than ideal conditions. Jim |
RE: Any of these Michelias can be grown in a container?
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| I grow M. alba (M. champaca alba) in a pot outdoors here in S. Florida and it flowers frequently in the warmer 6 months. Where are you all finding M. yunnanensis? I have searched for a US source but have not found one. Thanks |
RE: Any of these Michelias can be grown in a container?
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- Posted by jimshy z7 Brooklyn, NY (My Page) on
Fri, Oct 6, 06 at 12:13
| Orchidbee, I got mine from worldplants as a small cutting; their selection changes constantly so they may not have it right now. Try a web search for michelia yunnanensis and magnolia dianica as well, and you should turn up a source. Good luck! Jim |
RE: Any of these Michelias can be grown in a container?
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| My vote is yes. I have a numerous of plants in containers including yellow magnolias, michelias etc. They all have been producing flowers. The plant needs maturity and physical capacity to produce flowers. In general my plant are in 5 to 15 gal size containers set at warm area during growing season. Sometimes I push or prune the top branches to grow side-way in order to keep it to fit in my green house for cold days. Better and well drain potting soil mix are essential. Good commercial potting soil is usually not good enough for large pot. Sometimes adding mini fir bark, perlite or other garden material to increase air cell structure in the potting mix and to reduce the weight. Good luck! |
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