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

Watering

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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