How to tend a Myrtus communis

Also known as: Myrtus augustinii Sennen & Malag., Myrtus communis subsp. mucronata Pers., Myrtus communis var. italica (Mill.) Rouy & E.G.Camus, Myrtus communis var. lusitanica Rouy, Myrtus communis var. communis

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, resistant to half shade

Soil

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
Mediterranean region, China
Category
Myrtaceae, Myrtus
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period May-June
Flower colors
white, fruit color white, dark black
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