How to tend a Myrica cerifera
Also known as: Lacistema alterum Spreng., Lacistema berteroanum Schult., Myrica verrucosa Raf., Myrica xalapensis Kunth, Myrica domingana C.DC., Myrica microstachya Krug & Urb., Myrica microcarpa Benth., Myrica reticulata Krug & Urb., Myrica mexicana Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd., Myrica pusilla Raf., Myrica jamaicensis R.A.Howard & Proctor, Myrica altera C.DC., Myrica apiculata Urb. & Ekman, Morella cerifera (L.) Small, Morella pumila (Michx.) Small, Myrica mexicana var. subglabra A.Chev., Myrica mexicana var. fastuosa A.Chev., Cerophora angustifolia Raf., Cerophora inodora Raf., Cerophora lanceolata Raf., Cerophora spicans Raf., Cerothamnus ceriferus (L.) Small, Cerothamnus pumilus (Michx.) Small, Myrica cerifera var. pumila Michx., Myrica cerifera var. arborescens Castigl., Myrica pumila (Michx.) Small, Pimecaria odorata Raf., Morella domingana (C.DC.) Carlquist, Myrica cerifera var. dubia A.Chev., Myrica microcarpa var. angustifolia C.DC., Myrica polycarpa M.Martens & Galeotti, Myrica cerifera var. arborescens Michx., Myrica cerifera var. angustifolia Aiton
Log in to add this plantWatering
Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water
Sunlight
Like sunshine, resistant to half shade, avoid strong direct light
Soil
Acidic soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly
Pruning
Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely
About this plant
- Origin
- China
- Category
- Myricaceae, Myrica
- Size
- Diameter ⥠25 cm, height ⥠30 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period April, fruiting period June-July
- Flower colors
- dark red, fruit color blue
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