Question From:
Mike Neagle in Mandurah, Mandurah WA
Nature of problem:
I have a Michelia figo Port Wine Magnolia in a pot, it is about 1.5mt high in good lust condition with plenty of flowers but no perfume.
Type of Plant (if known):
Michelia figo Port Wine Magnolia
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
Flowers have no perfume.
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
Sandy (Potting Mix)
How often do you water the plant:
Twice a week in Summer, Once a week in Winter.
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
3-4 hours
What type of plant is it:
Michelia figo Port Wine Magnolia
How long since you planted it:
2 years
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
Osmocote
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
Outdoors
What other treatments have you given the plant:
Nothing
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Other Comments:
Answer: Hi Mike, Michelias CRAVE SUMMER WATER so you must use Seasol Super Soil Wetter plus watering at least twice a week. Their best perfume is at night. Healthy, happy plants have the best perfumes. Good luck, Don