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Tree Seed Grow Kit
Southern Magnolia Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMEMagnolia grandiflora
USD 14.99
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The Southern magnolia is an evergreen icon with huge, lemon-scented white blooms and glossy leaves.
GERMINATION30-90 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun to Partial Shade (4-8 hours daily)
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Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-8 hours daily)
Temperature03
70-80F (after stratification)
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Southern Magnolia care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Magnolia grandiflora
- Common names
- Bull Bay
- Family
- Magnoliaceae
- Genus
- Magnolia
- Species
- M. grandiflora
Start growing
Full sun to part shade. Rich, well-drained acidic soil.
Growing with your kit
Magnolia seeds have a red fleshy coating. The Seeds In A Cup® kit helps simulate the natural cleaning and stratification process.
Propagation
By seed or cuttings.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Blooms in late spring; produces cone-like fruit with red seeds.
Growing conditions
Moist, wooded riverbanks and swamps.
Weather & tolerances
Heat and drought tolerant once established; moderate salt tolerance.
Pests & plant health
Scale insects.
Plant safety
Safe.
Botanical features
A magnificent evergreen tree with large, glossy, leathery leaves and massive fragrant white flowers.
Varieties
‘Little Gem’ (Dwarf), ‘Bracken’s Brown Beauty’.
Garden & everyday uses
Ornamental shade tree. leaves used in floral arrangements
Native range & distribution
Southeastern United States.
Conservation
Secure.
Name origins
Named after Pierre Magnol; ‘grandiflora’ means large flower.
History
An ancient lineage of flowering plants evolving before bees existed (pollinated by beetles).
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The Southern magnolia is an evergreen icon with huge, lemon-scented white blooms and glossy leaves.
How to grow Southern Magnolia Tree from seed
Start here: Southern Magnolia Tree seeds need a cold, moist rest first.
Mix them into the damp soil, cover with the humidity lid, and chill the planter in your refrigerator for several weeks before moving it somewhere warm and bright.
Sow your seeds at the depth listed on the included instruction card and cover lightly.
Then set the clear humidity lid on top to hold warmth and moisture.
Keep the planter warm and in bright light, and mist the surface whenever it begins to dry.
When your Southern Magnolia Tree sprouts appear, remove the lid and move it to your brightest window or under a grow light.
Once seedlings have their second set of true leaves, pot them up or move them outdoors after your last frost.
Southern Magnolia Tree at a glance
Botanical name: Magnolia grandiflora
Germination: 30-60 days at 70-80F (after stratification)
USDA zones: southern-magnloia
Mature size: Any Zone If grown indoors
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-8 hours daily)
Seeds included: 2-7+ Seeds
Frequently asked questions
What's included in the Southern Magnolia Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit?
Do Southern Magnolia Tree seeds need cold stratification?
Yes — Southern Magnolia Tree seeds are raw and untreated, so they need a cold, moist rest to break dormancy.
Mix them into the damp soil, cover with the lid, and chill the planter in the refrigerator for several weeks, then move it somewhere warm and bright.
How long do Southern Magnolia Tree seeds take to germinate?
Southern Magnolia Tree seeds typically sprout in 30-60 days at 70-80F when kept warm and evenly moist.
Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Can I grow Southern Magnolia Tree indoors, and is it hardy in my area?
You start Southern Magnolia Tree indoors in any climate using the kit.
Once established it can be moved outdoors in southern-magnloia, or kept in a container in colder regions.
What if my seeds don't sprout?
Catalog variants
- SIAC-MAGNOLIA-2026 — USD 14.99 · Out of stock
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Do Southern Magnolia Tree seeds need cold stratification?
Yes — Southern Magnolia Tree seeds are raw and untreated, so they need a cold, moist rest to break dormancy. Mix them into the damp soil, cover with the lid, and chill the planter in the refrigerator for several weeks, then move it somewhere warm and bright.
How long do Southern Magnolia Tree seeds take to germinate?
Southern Magnolia Tree seeds typically sprout in 30-60 days at 70-80F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Can I grow Southern Magnolia Tree indoors, and is it hardy in my area?
You start Southern Magnolia Tree indoors in any climate using the kit. Once established it can be moved outdoors in southern-magnloia, or kept in a container in colder regions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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