Potting Michelia Alba-Few Questions-Will try pic

17 years ago

I just received my 1 gal Michelia Alba from T Tropicals. Am getting ready to pot it up!! Am thinking of using StaGreen's Tropical Potting Mix for Indoor Plants (purchased at Lowes). Any thoughts on this?? I read the article on the FAQ page about growing Michelias. It recommended using leaf mold?? Not sure where to get that or if u would put it in a pot (can you tell my experience level??).

The article also recommended Safer brand liquid plant food for Azaleas, Rhododendrons, and Camellias. I cannot find this doing google search. Or a recommended alternative?? Does anyone know where to purchase this?? The article recommended using Miracle-Gro for acid loving plants if you leach, but I would prefer not to.

I will try to post a pic in case anyone is wondering what you get for 1 gal purchase of this plant from t tropicals.

Karen

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karen_b_z9
Original Author
17 years ago
Ok, here is a try at a pic:
After an hour, cannot figure it out. Do know how to email if anyone interested.
Karen
angelsmell
17 years ago
I have 4 Michelia Albas they all grow great in pots....
I don't think they are that fussy, they grow like weeds,
they don't like full sun all the time though, if you can do filtered sun that would be perfect. The flowers remind me of Sweet Juicy fruit gum. I love them.
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karen_b_z9
Original Author
17 years ago
That is good to know. We had a heat wave (bet 105 & 110) for over a wk. Had it getting morning sun til about 1. Leaves were burning, so I moved to my courtyard under shadecloth. It seems to be happy...no more burned leaves so far. Have a humidity tray under it and the courtyard also has a fountain which helps a little with humidity. Will keep my fingers crossed!! Do you leave yours outside all winter? I am so happy to finally have one (was my b.d. present to myself). Can't wait for blooms!!
Karen
karen_b_z9
Original Author
17 years ago
Another try of image

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karen_b_z9
Original Author
17 years ago
Here is a web page:
http://home.earthlink.net/~kbweb1/
kasiec
17 years ago
Hi Karen - congratulations on your Michelia Alba purchase. You will absolutely love the scent. Make sure you have well drainage.

Kasie
jimshy
17 years ago
Looks good! I always forget how big michelia alba's leaves are!

Jim
karen_b_z9
Original Author
17 years ago
Thanks....of course it has fewer leaves after my putting it in the scortching morning sun during a heat wave. It seems to like where I moved it, though...new leaves coming in. Never smelled them before but after reading this forum for about a year...just had to have one. Thanks for all of your cents (quite a few more than 2, I might add) about this plant!! I would have never discovered it without all of you.
Karen
michelialba
14 years ago
Hello,
Thank you for all your comments that I have read.
I live in San Diego, CA and this is my 4th Michelia Alba (heheheh). The 1st three all died. :( I just purchase this one and I am very nervous in killing it.
The leafs are green.
I put it in my patio in a sunny area (west word facing patio). There are no flowers blooming when I bought it.
What do I need to do to make sure that the flowers will bloom and what do I do during winter time in San Diego? thanks for all your help