Michelia coco is a member of the magnoliaceae family, and it is a relative of the Magnolia. It bears beautiful, highly fragrant cream flowers during many months of the year. Michelia coco grows to around 4m tall and 6m wide.
The Large Leafed Port Wine Magnolia is suited to use in pots, hedges and general garden feature plant. Michelia coco is also well suited as an indoor plant.
Growing the Large Leafed Port Wine Magnolia
The Large Leafed Port Wine Magnolia is best grown in moist, fertile ground. Ensure soil is well draining and slightly acid. Michelia should be grown in a warm, bright position, part sun to part shade. Fertilise this plant in spring with a good quality liquid fertiliser (such as Miracle-Gro) fortnightly, or NPK slow release fertiliser every 3 months or as directed on the packaging. Water them regularly, and prune to shape after flowering.
Michelia coco is often confused with Magnolia coco, but Michelias flowers generally form clusters amongst the foliage, whereas Magnolias form flowers at the ends of the branches.
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