Size: 10" grow pot (5 gallon)
*Drought-tolerant
Myrtus Communis is a symbol of beauty and love in the past. It is a bushy medium-sized evergreen shrub with small, aromatic, glossy green leaves, which release a pleasant fragrance when crushed.
Light: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Water: Water the root ball regularly (once a week or more) when the plant is young, but do not soak as this could also contribute to possible iron chlorosis. An older plant prefers a deeper watering every two to four weeks but can do well without water for shorter periods, as well.
Humidity: Does not tolerate high humidity.
Temperature: The common myrtle is frost tender and hardy to 10 degrees Fahrenheit
Fertilizer: Outdoors, fertilize once a year in early spring. Indoors, use a liquid fertilizer weekly during the growing season. Watch the plant in the winter because if it's growing even a little bit, you may need to fertilize it every two weeks.
Soil: Easily grown in moist, well drained soils. For the best performance, provide a loamy compost. It will adapt to both clay and sandy soils.
Toxicity: Toxic to pets