I didn't kill my magnolia!

[Lathis]

At the end of last summer, i bought a magnolia tree on clearance. I thought for sure I killed this poor tree with over pruning, but after 3 months, it's starting to spring back with new buds and today.... Some leaves!

Yay! This will make a great free range for my new chameleon friend.

 

[bobcochran]

I thought deciduous Magnolia trees flowered before they put out new leaves in the spring? I think you've confused it living indoors.

BTW, when is your new little friend arriving?

 

[Lathis]

I've definitely confused it by moving it indoors. I'm not sure even which type of magnolia it is. I don't really care if it blooms. I just wanted a nice free range tree.

As for my new little friend... He will be here after the holidays as soon as the weather allows! Hehehe!

 

[wodesorel]

You lived with a potted stick for three months? You have way more conviction and hope than I'd ever be able to muster!

 

[Lathis]

I thought deciduous Magnolia trees flowered before they put out new leaves in the spring?

Halt the presses, stop the newsboys, hold the news ticker... @bobcochran was right! I have three bright pink bulbs on my stick tree

 

[bobcochran]

I may have waited until the eleventh hour, but I had a feeling I was going to be right one time this year!
I can now rest on my laurels for the rest of the year, what a relief.

 

[jpowell86]

Lol. Out of curiosity, what is the plan for the magnolia? Is it intended for an outdoor free range when warmer temps roll back around or indoors?

 

[Lathis]

Lol. Out of curiosity, what is the plan for the magnolia? Is it intended for an outdoor free range when warmer temps roll back around or indoors?

Probably a little of both. I need to reconfigure my giant outdoor cage, but for one month a year, the temperatures are perfect for outdoor times.

 

[jpowell86]

Probably a little of both. I need to reconfigure my giant outdoor cage, but for one month a year, the temperatures are perfect for outdoor times.

Awesome! Is that a M. pumila?? Giant outdoor cage you say.......have you uploaded any pics to your media? I love outdoor enclosures!

 

[Lathis]

I can now rest on my laurels for the rest of the year, what a relief.

Yes, you can rest for 7 more days

Awesome! Is that a M. pumila?? Giant outdoor cage you say.......have you uploaded any pics to your media? I love outdoor enclosures!

I'm plant stupid, so I couldn't tell you It was on clearance, in a green pot, and had a hand-written tag labeled "Magnolia". I don't think I have any good photos currently - I had some of the process uploaded into blog posts, but the photos didn't transfer with the new forum site. If I can dig any up, I will. essentially, I formed it from PVC trim, flat stock, and plastic hardware cloth. I wanted it to be light enough for a little person (me) to move by myself and somewhat modular, but it wasn't as sturdy as I had hoped. I will probably remake it next summer with a master-frame made of PVC tubing.

 

[alphakenc]

Yes, you can rest for 7 more days



I'm plant stupid, so I couldn't tell you It was on clearance, in a green pot, and had a hand-written tag labeled "Magnolia". I don't think I have any good photos currently - I had some of the process uploaded into blog posts, but the photos didn't transfer with the new forum site. If I can dig any up, I will. essentially, I formed it from PVC trim, flat stock, and plastic hardware cloth. I wanted it to be light enough for a little person (me) to move by myself and somewhat modular, but it wasn't as sturdy as I had hoped. I will probably remake it next summer with a master-frame made of PVC tubing.

You are doing great to give lots of us ur
personal experience,thank you for being one of great leaders in this forum and a very creative person to learn from.

 

[Matt Vanilla Gorilla]

Nice! Enjoy!!!

 

[bobcochran]

Yes, you can rest for 7 more days



I'm plant stupid, so I couldn't tell you
That sounds almost like a chinck in the armor.

 

[BayChams]

You lived with a potted stick for three months? You have way more conviction and hope than I'd ever be able to muster!

haha!

 

[Lathis]

That sounds almost like a chinck in the armor.

 

[bobcochran]

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You must must be so proud of your plant stupid self! This might be the spark you need to go forward into the plant world.

 

[alphakenc]

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Wow that is a best plant I ever saw in this forum ,it shall soon to be blossoming in your house under ur best care,in these day,a best plant is really hard to find,plz enjoy the pink flower presence with you,while still here to share with your joy with no harm,bye now have a great holiday.

 

[Lathis]

It might be winter outside, but it's spring in the house! Lots of pink flowers!

 

[MissMaisie]

It might be winter outside, but it's spring in the house! Lots of pink flowers!

Now I want a magnolia tree, that's so pretty!

 

[MoyaChan]

It might be winter outside, but it's spring in the house! Lots of pink flowers!

I'm gonna go get one first thing tomorrow!!