Magnolia looking miserable

[darkurge]

So I've had it for a year and only recently notices the pot hasn't been draining properly. At that time, the plant had a ton of yellow leaves - removed them all, repotted it (acidic soil + clay pebbles) and applied fertilizer (once a week or two). Some of the neighboring plants had fungi problem so I sprayed magnolia as well just in case. But it doesn't really look much better - there are some new buds but the leaves look lifeless and there's not many of them. Not sure what else I can do. Any advice appreciated!

[balc2]

Hi darkurge ,your poor plant does look bad doesn't it! You did well in repotting it with fresh acidic compost. It's no good though fertilizing a sick plant - (like you wouldn't feed your ill child a rump steak when they are ill!) as they are in no condition to absorb the nutrients beside which the new compost already comes with sufficient feed to last at least 3 months.

It's really a waiting game at present. Try to keep it out of full sun & water only when you push a finger into the soil & it's not still damp about 2 inches down. Don't feed it any more until you see strong growth.

You can find more about how to look after it on the RHS page below.

Magnolia growing guide

Good luck & I hope it recovers & grows for you & gives you many years of pleasure.

[darkurge]

May 26, 2024 19:57:34 GMT balc2 said:

It's really a waiting game at present. 

Thanks a lot! I didn't I could overfertilize it - appreciate the comment. Yes, fingers crossed