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Big-leaf magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla) Care Guide

Care guide for Big-leaf magnolia: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.

Big-leaf magnolia

📷 Alan Weakley · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist

Care at a glance

LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 14 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (40-70%).
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (4.5-6.5).
Growthmoderate growth. Mature height ~15.2 m (50.0 ft).
Origin

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi.

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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.