How to tend a Myrica gale
Also known as: Myrtus brabantica Garsault, Myrica tomentosa (C.DC.) Asch. & Graebn., Myrica brabantica Gray, Myrica palustris Lam., Myrica rothmaleriana P.Silva, Myrica algarbiensis Gand., Gale belgica Dumort., Gale commune J.Presl, Gale japonica A.Chev., Gale palustris A.Chev., Gale palustris var. crenata A.Chev., Gale palustris var. denticulata A.Chev., Gale palustris var. lusitanica A.Chev., Gale palustris var. subglabra A.Chev., Gale portugalensis A.Chev., Gale uliginosa Spach, Myrica gale var. subglabra (A.Chev.) Fernald, Myrica gale var. tomentosa C.DC., Myrica gale var. gale , Gale palustris var. tomentosa (C.DC.) A.Chev., Myrica gale f. pubescens J.Rousseau & Rouleau, Myrica uhanovii Byalt & Firsov, Myrica gale var. subarctica J.Rousseau, Myrica gale subsp. tomentosa (C.DC.) A.E.Murray, Myrica palustris var. subglabra A.Chev., Myrica gale var. portugalensis Mirb. ex C.DC.
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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 dark red or purple red
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