Mazhar Botanic Garden

Magnolia coco (Lour.) DC.

Dwarf Magnolia Chinese Magnolia

Family: Magnoliaceae
Genus: Magnolia
Species: coco
Sample code: EGY-MBG-000924
Common name: Dwarf Magnolia, Chinese Magnolia
English name: Coconut Magnolia
Arabic name: مانوليا كوكو
Native: Southern China
Country: Southern China Taiwan Vietnam
(PGR): Very rare

Small tree grow up to 2-4 m tall leaves leathery, elliptic 7-20 cm long, 2-9 cm wide, glossy green with long leaf tip flower about 4 cm diameter, white and fragrant

Organic fertilizer should be applied to the base of the plant in springAt this time of year, your magnolia coco will just be starting to develop leaves and will want extra nitrogen to help with their production This gives plants the energy to bloom a little later in the season 

Ornamental plants. edible flowers. Essential oil can be extracted from the flowers for perfumery. Flowers are also used to make tea. Indoor plant

 Liriodendron coco Lour, Talauma coco (Lour) Merr

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Texture: Chalk
Fertility: High Intermediate
Drainage: Well drained
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Tropical
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Seeds
Flowering time:
Zone: 9 : 10
pH range: 5.0-6.5

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