Question From:
Raj in Melville, Perth WA
Nature of problem:
Plants to grow with Little Gem Magnolia
Type of Plant (if known):
Little Gem Magnolia
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
What can I grow in the same garden bed as little gems?
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
Sandy
How often do you water the plant:
Twice weekly
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
7-8
What type of plant is it:
Little gem
How long since you planted it:
12 months
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
Yes, yates dynamic lifter
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
Outdoors
What other treatments have you given the plant:
None
Upload photo if available:
Other Comments:
I’m trying to decide on what would be the best companions for little gems. I currently have pink cordylines but they aren’t coping well as the soil retains moisture.
Answer: Hi Raj, Not much info there. Self-diagnosis prevents me from being able to help you. I have no idea what happened to the cordylines since you decided that moist soil is the problem, rather than having the courtesy to tell me the symptoms. Nonetheless, murrayas under the Magnolias could look good. Don
