Perrier's Magnolia Plant Care

Perrier's Magnolia (Takhtajania perrieri) belongs to the Winteraceae family within the Takhtajania genus. Perrier's Magnolia is native to Madagascar.

Perrier's Magnolia displays a slow-growing small tree growth habit, reaching up to 10 ft tall with a spread of approximately 5 ft. Perrier's Magnolia produces small, inconspicuous flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Perrier's Magnolia every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Perrier's Magnolia thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Perrier's Magnolia in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.

Takhtajania perrieri tolerates temperatures of 60–75°F. Perrier's Magnolia prefers humidity levels of 50–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.

Rich, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Perrier's Magnolia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Perrier's Magnolia every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with bright indirect light and rich, well-draining soil with high organic content. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Perrier's Magnolia is suited to USDA Zone 10b – 11b.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Perrier's Magnolia can spread to about 5 ft (1.5 m) and reach about 10 ft (3 m) tall. Space plants about 5 ft (1.5 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Perrier's Magnolia while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.

Perrier's Magnolia is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 10). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Perrier's Magnolia can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.

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Perrier's Magnolia is susceptible to aphids, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Perrier's Magnolia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10b – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10b. Perrier's Magnolia is native to Madagascar. In cooler regions, grow Perrier's Magnolia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.