Water
Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
Reduce watering in cooler months when the plant's growth slows down.
Also known as Banana-Shrub · Chenille Copperleaf · Port Wine Magnolia
Banana Magnolia (Magnolia figo) is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its uniquely fragrant, banana-scented creamy-white to yellowish flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers 6+ hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Consistent Moisture
50% intensity
Keep soil evenly moist, but not soggy.
Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral
50% intensity
Mild to Warm
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-25°C; protect from frost.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed annually in spring.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
Reduce watering in cooler months when the plant's growth slows down.
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove any dead or crossing branches. Light pruning can encourage bushier growth. Avoid heavy pruning, as it can reduce flowering in the following season.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and plant in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they root.
Repot young plants every 1-2 years in spring, or when root-bound. Use a well-draining, slightly acidic potting mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one to avoid overwatering issues.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Banana Magnolia (Magnolia figo) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Magnoliales |
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Species | Magnolia figo |
Similar in genus Magnolia
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