The plant, which came to us from ancient antiquity, brings peace, tranquility and comfort to the house. Myrtle is a resident of the Mediterranean, where in nature it reaches a height of 3-5 meters. In the cultivated version, it is a small tree up to 1 m high.
As an ornamental plant, it dates back more than 400 years. They can decorate your home, office and winter Garden. Myrtle has amazing healing and disinfecting properties. Various infusions are prepared from it; its leaves have a great ability to purify the air. In a word, myrtle not only decorates the house, but also brings undoubted benefits.
The main feature of growing myrtle is the need for cold wintering. As a southerner, he loves light and high humidity. Myrtle is a flowering plant. For good flowering he needs pinching. On the other hand, if you actively shape its crown, its ability to flower may suffer. Therefore, you need to know the basic rules of pruning and decide what you like more – a flowering tree or a plant with a beautifully formed crown.
Another feature of myrtle is its slow growth. Over the course of a year, the tree gains only 10-15 cm.
Myrtle is not very whimsical and not difficult to care for. It is enough to provide it with temperature, light and watering conditions.
Planting this home flower has no special features. Transplantation is carried out as the plant grows. Each time they take a flower pot bigger size.
Myrtle propagates by cuttings or seeds.
The most best time for planting cuttings in winter - February, in summer - July. For propagation by seeds, the time of year does not matter.
Soil for the plant (Composition and selection of soil)
The following soil composition is suitable for myrtle:
The soil should be slightly acidic.
Features of caring for your home myrtle flower at home
There is no difficulty in caring for myrtle if you follow the basic conditions for its cultivation.
Myrtle grows well in bright light. However, in extreme heat he needs openwork shade. If the myrtle lives in the country in the summer, it is better to place it in the shade of trees at midday; if on the balcony, you can shade it with a tulle curtain.
In accordance with this, you need to choose a place in the house. It is better if it is south, south-east or south-west. If you put it on the north side, it will, of course, survive, but it will bloom worse.
Important! If the myrtle is on the north side, the rest period lasts 3 months, and if on the south it is reduced to one and a half months.
Myrtle loves moist air, especially in summer. The soil should not dry out, and the plant itself must be sprayed.
In winter, if it is not possible to keep the myrtle in the cold, it should be placed away from heating radiators and maintain high air humidity.
Important! Do not forget to ventilate the room where the myrtle lives.
The main difficulty in keeping myrtle in good shape is organizing proper wintering. Myrtle urgently needs a fairly low temperature in winter - optimally no higher than +7 degrees, in summer - +22 - +25 degrees.
Overwatering and excessive dryness are equally harmful to myrtle. Intensified watering is carried out from spring to late summer. Then it is reduced to 1 time per week. It is unacceptable for the earthen clod to dry out. If there is water in the pan after watering, it must be drained.
You can feed myrtle all year round, only the frequency of fertilizer application changes.
In summer this can be done weekly, in winter - monthly. Fertilizers are ideal for feeding flowering plants.
Regular pruning of myrtle stimulates the growth of side shoots. If you do not do this, it is impossible to get a lush crown. Frequent pruning of young shoots can negatively affect flowering.
To get a neat crown of the desired shape, you will have to come to terms with the fact that the plant will bloom less.
If you pinch the top, you will get a neat bush; if you do not touch the plant, the crown will be pyramidal in shape; if you trim it side shoots, you get a crown like a tree.
Young plants are replanted once a year, adults - once every 2-3 years.
Replanting is done by simply transferring the plant into a new, larger pot. Naturally, into new soil. In order for the plant to be easily removed from the pot, you need to dry the earthen ball a little, so you should stop watering a few days before replanting.
Be sure to put drainage at the bottom of the pot, then plant the myrtle in soil of any composition indicated above. The soil needs to be well compacted around the plant. There is no need to bury the trunk in the ground.
Important! After replanting, the myrtle must be watered well so that water begins to flow out of the drainage hole of the pot.
Myrtle is propagated by cuttings and seeds. Both methods give good results and are not particularly difficult to do at home.
Cuttings can be taken both from a side shoot and from the main one, but not from the flowering one. From a side shoot you need to take a cutting no more than 10 cm, from the main shoot - 5-7 cm. Before planting, you need to remove the lower leaves from the cutting and trim the upper ones. Treat the cutting itself with root or heteroauxin. Plant in a flat tray in a mixture of leaf soil and coarse sand.
It is better to place the tray with cuttings in a cool, shaded place and cover it with film. As well as mature plant, seedlings need to be watered and sprayed. From time to time it is advisable to ventilate the greenhouse so that the soil does not become sour and the cuttings do not rot. Rooting occurs within a month. Then the grown plants are planted in separate pots in a regular myrtle substrate.
Important! If it seems to you that the myrtle is not growing, there is no need to worry, this is a temporary phenomenon for it. Cuttings may slow down their growth for a while.
To sow seeds, take peat soil mixed with sand. Before sowing seeds, the soil must be moistened, possibly with a fungicide solution. Seeds are distributed into a tray on a layer of soil, then they are sprinkled with another layer of soil and covered with film or glass. The greenhouse needs to be ventilated and the soil should always be kept slightly moist. Seeds germinate on the seventh or tenth day. After the first leaves appear, the seedlings need to be transplanted into pots. When root system develops and entangles the earthen ball, the plants are replanted again by transferring them into larger containers. Next, they need to be cared for like adult plants.
If you want myrtle to bloom, you don't need to prune it in the spring.
When the plant blooms (flowering period), flower shape
Flowering period is June and July. At this time, the flower requires increased watering and fresh air. Some gardeners take myrtle to the dacha and dig the pot into the garden bed so that it is not exposed to direct sunlight, but has enough light.
Myrtle flowers are small, delicate, white or Pink colour. The main part of the flowers is located on the upper part of the crown. They come in regular and terry types.
After flowering ends, watering and fertilizing are gradually reduced. In autumn the crown is pruned.
Important! If you keep myrtle indoors in the summer, it may not bloom.
Problems, diseases and pests of a flower
If myrtle is cared for well, it will not face any trouble. It can only suffer from overwatering, then the roots begin to rot and the plant dies.
If the indoor air is too dry, myrtle may become susceptible to pests. It is affected by aphids, scale insects and spider mite.
Important! Pests often attack older plants.
As an ornamental plant, myrtle is represented by only one species - the common myrtle (Myrtus communis).
There are practically no difficulties in growing myrtle. But we dare to give some advice.
Myrtle is a perennial plant, with good care lives long.
Myrtle in the house is a source of peace and Have a good mood. Myrtle leaves contain essential oils that have beneficial influence on mood and health.
Myrtle leaves are (slightly) poisonous. May cause nausea and headaches in allergy sufferers
There may be no flowering if the crown is formed. It will not bloom even if summer period keep it indoors.
Myrtle leaves turn yellow if it is damaged by a pest. Dry air and lack of light can also be the reason for this.
Leaves fall due to lack of light or too high temperature.
IN winter time Myrtle has a dormant period. It requires low temperatures, minimal watering and no feeding.
Myrtle (Myrtus) – beautiful evergreen tree or shrub. Belongs to the Myrtaceae family. It is a woody southern plant. It has glossy, opposite leaves, emerald green.
The flowers are snow-white, pubescent, containing essential oil. The flowers have a pleasant fragrant aroma. Essential oil This tree is used in perfumery, medicine and in the manufacture of incense sticks. The aromatic liqueur “Mirto” is also infused from the leaves. This representative of the flora is a symbol of peace and silence.
Myrtle has more than 100 varieties. Many varieties of myrtle are grown in botanical gardens and greenhouses. IN natural conditions the plant reaches 3-5 m. But in cultivation it does not exceed more than 60 cm. Myrtle grows in the USA, Europe, Australia, and Asia.
Swamp Myrtle(calyculata) is an evergreen shrub. It reaches a height of no more than 1 m. It has a spreading crown with straight stems. The branches are covered with miniature scales. The leaves are small, reaching a length of no more than 1-4 cm. The leaf petiole is shortened. The flowers are snow-white, collected in racemes. A special feature of the plant is its adaptability to Russian winters.
Under the snow you can see dry bare branches of myrtle. But if you cut them and put them in a vase, they will turn green. Every spring the plant is reborn again. The growing season lasts from spring until the onset of cold weather. The plant prefers wetlands. Grows well in sphagnum bogs. Commonly called Cassandra. Lives for more than 50 years.
Important! This representative of the flora contains a large amount of poison in its leaves and shoots. Therefore, feeding bog myrtle to livestock is strictly prohibited!
Variegated Myrtle(Variegata) has perfect variegated leaves. The edges are covered with amber dots and stripes. Requires a lot of sunlight for bright colors. IN good conditions blooms. It has golden stamens and beige-white miniature flowers. Gives off a pleasant aroma. Disinfects the air, removes carbon dioxide.
Can be used to decorate flower arrangements. Grows in both room conditions, and in the wild. Prefers loose, breathable soil. Responds well to fertilizing. During the growing season it likes frequent spraying. Contains essential oils. Amenable to crown formation. Is a symbol of fertility.
Myrtle Hymenaeum named after the God of Marriage. Therefore, this plant is sometimes called “the bride’s happiness.” It is considered a symbol of beauty and youth. It is a variation of the common subspecies. It is an evergreen shrub. In the wild it reaches a height of 3-5 m. In indoor conditions it does not exceed 0.8-1 m. It has miniature lanceolate leaves of an emerald hue.
marsh myrtle
Variegated myrtle
Myrtle Hymenaeum
Contains a large amount of essential oil. In spring, miniature flowers form in the axils of the leaves. The flowers are snow-white, reaching 1.5-2 cm in diameter. They have a large number of golden stamens. After flowering, fruits are formed in the form of blue-black berries. The fruits have a strong pleasant aroma.
Bigleaf Myrtle is a variation of the common subspecies. Has an antimicrobial effect. Eliminates pathogenic sticks and bacteria. Helps cope with sore throat and flu. It is used in the prevention and treatment of prostatitis, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and intestines. Eliminates sinusitis, diphtheria.
It reaches a height of 3-4 m. It has tetrahedral stems. The leaves are very large, opposite, reaching a length of 4-5 cm. They have pointed edges and glossy surface. The flowers are miniature, snow-white. Formed on elongated stalks. Each flower has five petals. The stamens are symmetrical and golden.
Myrtle Alhambra(Alhambra) is wonderful ornamental plant. Can be grown in wild and indoor conditions. It is an excellent decoration for compositions. Loves plenty of sunlight. It has compacted leathery leaves.
The leaves contain a large amount of essential oil. The flowers are snow-white, miniature, very fragrant. Flowering occurs 3 years after planting. The plant blooms in late spring. Forms oval seed pods. Distinctive feature plants from other subspecies have fragrant snow-white fruits. The plant prefers light, breathable soils. Responds well to fertilizing.
Myrtle macrofolia
Myrtle Alhambra
Myrtle of Tarentina
Myrtle of Tarentina(Tarentina) is a dwarf form of the common subspecies. It blooms very profusely. Has miniature snow-white flowers in large quantities. Flowers grow in inflorescences. Thanks to essential oils, the plant has a wonderful aroma. It has elongated leaves reaching 1.5 cm.
Leaves with pointed edges and serrated edges. They are formed on short petioles of an emerald hue. The plant has a fast growth rate. It reaches a height of more than 5 m. In room conditions it grows up to 1 m. It prefers systematic watering and water spraying from a spray bottle. Grows well in breathable soils. Loves plenty of sunlight.
Myrt Communis(communis) is a small evergreen tree reaching a height of 3-5 m. It has single elongated leaves. Snow-white flowers, in large quantities. They grow on short racemes. In common parlance, this representative of the flora is called a dead tree. Refers to ornamental crops.
Lemon Myrtle(lemon) has a wonderful lemon scent. Grows in the tropics of Australia. Used in cooking. Essential oil, various sauces, dressings, syrups and lemon drinks are made from it. Seasoning and spices are made from dry leaves.
Common Myrtle(communis) grows in oak forests next to bushes. It reaches a height of no more than 4 m. It has bare, tetrahedral stems. The leaves are opposite, oval, growing in groups of three. The flowers are miniature and very fragrant.
Myrt Communis
Lemon Myrtle
Common myrtle
Myrtle has about 100 different subspecies. It has a fast growth rate. Loves systematic watering and fertilizing. Used for decorating compositions. It grows in botanical gardens and in the wild. Distributed throughout the world.
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Caring for myrtle correctly
Myrtle - this is very interesting plant, included in the corresponding Myrtaceae family. It grows in Mediterranean countries with subtropical climatic conditions. In general, the name itself is of Greek origin and is derived from the word “incense”. This name is explained by the fact that the leaves and flowers of this plant contain essential oils, which emit a very pleasant and soothing aroma.
Externally myrtle is a beautiful small tree with elongated and pointed leaves arranged oppositely. The leaves are bright green in color and their petioles are short.
When caring for myrtle, it is very important to ensure regular watering: We must not forget that the plant comes from the subtropics, and therefore loves moisture very much. Along with watering, the tree should be sprayed daily. If the soil is not sufficiently moistened, the plant will begin to turn yellow and dry out.
Both spraying and watering should be carried out exclusively with settled water.
IN winter period watering rules change somewhat: it is necessary to switch to moderate mode, i.e. one watering per week. There is also no need for spraying (unless the tree is left in warm room).
It is best to place myrtle on the south side of the house. In principle, myrtle will grow on the eastern side, and not even on the western side. But it is in this place, on the southern windows, that the plant will feel as comfortable as possible and will be able to bloom. At the same time, keep in mind that at midday, especially in summer, the tree should be somewhat shaded. To do this, use a screen or curtain.
When choosing temperature regime again should be taken into account natural environment plant habitat. For this reason in the summer optimal temperature is about 22-24 degrees. It will be useful to take the tree out into the garden or onto the balcony. If you keep myrtle in your apartment all the time, do not forget to ventilate the room.
In winter, it is necessary to reduce the temperature to 10 degrees.
With all this, it is necessary to ensure an appropriate level of humidity: in summer it should be quite high.
When caring for myrtle, you can safely use comprehensive fertilizers intended for flowering indoor plants. In summer, the optimal frequency of feeding is weekly. In winter, this can be done monthly.
The process of replanting myrtle
Myrtle is a slow-growing plant, and therefore it is not recommended to replant it too often. At the same time, all young trees should be replanted annually, increasing pot volume. Adult plants can be in one pot for about 3-4 years.
Most optimal time for replanting - the winter period, when the tree is dormant.
The entire transplant process looks like this:
After all stages, the tree is transferred to a shaded place.
Myrtle propagation methods
There are two ways to propagate myrtle:
Propagation by cuttings will occur if the soil temperature reaches 25 degrees. This is extremely important condition.
Propagation is carried out using apical cuttings.
After the allotted time has passed, the cuttings can be planted in separate containers.
Another propagation option is using seeds. This method has a significant drawback: the seeds take a long time to germinate. But many are already familiar with such difficulties and may try to grow myrtle this way. To propagate by seeds, you need to prepare a substrate consisting of peat and sand. It is also recommended to sprinkle the mixture with a little soil. The substrate and soil on top are covered with plastic film.
For successful germination, it is important to meet two conditions:
No less important when this method reproduction to form a crown:
You need to pinch the sprout at a certain height. Flowering of young plants should be expected in the second or third year.
Those who want to get myrtle flowers should know that to do this they should not prune the plant in the spring. In general, it is better to postpone pruning until flowering has ended.
The flowering period is the beginning and middle of summer, June-July. In order for the flowers to turn out beautiful, two rules must be followed:
Inadequate care will lead to the development of diseases, and in this case there will be no need to talk about flowering. Flowering is also not observed when myrtle is kept indoors, where the air is predominantly stagnant.
The flowers themselves on the tree in question are arranged like this:
There are usually 4-6 petals, but the flowers themselves are simple and double. The main part of the flowers is located in the upper part of the plant, since that is where the best illumination is.
To begin with, we note that myrtle does not have any special diseases or serious problems. But individual ailments can still sometimes occur.
For example, in conditions of poorly drained soil, a tree may develop root rot. Certain problems may arise due to non-compliance with key rules of care: provision insufficient lighting, poor watering. It is important to always take into account the fact that myrtle is a very fastidious plant, and therefore every condition for its care must be observed as precisely as possible.
Also, the tree is often attacked by insects: these can be thrips, scale insects, spider mites, aphids. For this reason, you need to carefully monitor the condition of the plant and, if there are any negative signs, carefully inspect it for the presence of insects. This requirement is especially relevant in relation to old plants.
If there were pests discovered, then you need to purchase the appropriate drug to combat them. This product must be used in strict accordance with instructions.
Questions most often asked by readers
Those who grow myrtle often have certain questions. We will look at the most common of them, and also try to give extremely detailed answers.
The lack of tree growth can be associated with various factors. Here you need to, firstly, take into account that myrtle, in principle, does not grow too quickly. In addition, one should not expect active growth from it in the very first stages of development. For the rest, try to provide high-quality care and feed the plant well.
The tree will not bloom in several cases. So, if you cut a plant in the spring, then you should forget about flowering this year. There will be no flowers even when the myrtle is kept in a poorly ventilated room.
In winter, myrtle may be left without leaves if its temperature is too high for a dormant period. A similar picture can be observed if the basic rules relating to watering the plant, spraying it and feeding it are not followed. Thus, the leaves of a tree can wilt when water stagnates in the pan. Or, on the contrary, it can happen if the soil dries out excessively between waterings. Among other things, the cause of leaf wilting can be excess sunlight. Therefore, when the first signs of myrtle wilting are detected, it is important to move it to a place protected from exposure sun rays place, adjust watering and start spraying more often.
Myrtle leaves are slightly poisonous. Long-term exposure to substances contained in the leaves can cause nausea and headaches in the most sensitive people.
Thus, when caring for myrtle, it is important to understand that this plant does not accept any deviations from the key rules of caring for it. We must not forget about the frequency and abundance of watering, spraying, and fertilizing. It is necessary to provide the plant with a flow of fresh air. Finally, it needs to be replanted periodically. If you follow all the tips and take into account all the nuances, you will be able to fully enjoy the beauty of this unusual tree.
Like common myrtle, it is not found very often in apartments. But this plant looks harmonious in any interior. It looks very attractive and unusual, as you can see if you look at its photo. However, lovers of home floriculture may encounter some difficulties when growing myrtle, since it needs to create certain growing conditions and provide proper care.
Exist different varieties and varieties of this plant, but in indoor floriculture the most famous and popular is the common myrtle. At home, it can grow up to 0.6 m, maximum – up to 1 m.
Can be grown as a compact tree or ornamental bush. Its leaves are small, leathery, shiny and as if polished. Single type inflorescences. The color of the flowers can be white, cream, or pinkish. They have a very pleasant and quite strong aroma. During flowering, many stamens are formed. They give appearance myrtle tenderness and airiness. If pollination has occurred, fruits then appear.
The plant's homeland is subtropics with a humid climate. Similar conditions need to be created for indoor myrtle and at home. It grows well on southern windows in an apartment, feels good on western and eastern windows, and in winter it can be kept on the north side.
Myrtle needs to create a humid and warm microclimate
Loves warmth and high humidity. In addition to abundant watering, the plant should be sprayed with settled water at least once a day, or more often - up to 2-3 times. For creating high humidity the flower pot itself is placed in a tray with wet gravel poured into it. You can also place containers of water next to it.
Attention! Myrtle also reacts negatively to short-term drying of the soil. When it dries out, it drops its leaves and may even die.
In order for this plant to feel comfortable, it is provided, in addition to high air humidity, with the following conditions:
A plant, like any other home flower, need attention. Caring for myrtle, in general, cannot be called too difficult. It consists of:
Myrtle tolerates formative pruning well
Watering during the warm period is carried out several times a week. It should be abundant, but without flooding the flower. Excess water remove immediately so that the roots do not rot. In winter, water less often if the flower is kept cool. But when the plant is in a warm room, the watering regime is normal.
Often, lovers of home gardening do not prune plants, but myrtle needs it. Without this procedure, its crown takes on an unattractive appearance over time. It is better to prune early in the spring or after flowering has ended.
Advice. After spring pruning the myrtle may not bloom at all this year. Therefore, those who expect from a plant lush flowering, it is better to postpone this procedure until the autumn.
Myrtle responds well to fertilizing. During the warm period it is fed about 2-4 times a month. In winter, myrtle also needs feeding at least once a month. In spring and summer, fertilizers intended for flowering plants are more often used, and in the cold period - for decorative deciduous plants.
It is better to replant young plants annually. It is not recommended to immediately plant myrtle in a large pot with a reserve; it is better to increase its size gradually. To prepare the soil, take 30% turf and peat soil, 20% humus and sand. You can use purchased soil for planting plants.
Be sure to use drainage. And for better survival, the roots of the flower can be treated with a stimulant. After replanting, water thoroughly until water begins to seep out of the pot. It is then removed from the pallet. Adult flowers no longer need annual replanting. They can grow in the same substrate for up to 3-4 years.
Advice. In order not to unnecessarily injure the myrtle roots during transplantation, it is better to use the method of transferring the plant along with an old lump of earth into a prepared larger pot.
Many people prefer to propagate indoor flowers on their own. To propagate myrtle, you can use one of two methods:
Myrtle cuttings
Cuttings are a popular and easy way to get a new plant. It can be carried out in winter, early spring or mid-summer. Take a cutting 6-8 cm in size, but not from a flowering branch, process the cut in a stimulator, then plant it in the ground, covering it with glass or transparent film on top. Rooting will take about 2-3 weeks, after which the plants can be planted individually.
The seed method is also used, but it takes much longer. Just keep in mind that the germination of myrtle seeds lasts only about a year. In addition, the characteristics of the variety may be lost with this method, and myrtle will begin to bloom much later than with cuttings.
Common myrtle is a beautiful and fragrant plant that creates a special microclimate indoors. Of course, there are some nuances in its cultivation that may scare off beginners in home floriculture. But caring for myrtle is not as difficult as it seems at first glance to give up such an amazing flower.
Myrtle is one of the gardener's most favorite indoor plants. This is not surprising, because the myrtle tree is incredibly beautiful and useful. In addition, it has a rich history of origin and is very beautiful symbolism. There are many legends and beliefs associated with this deciduous beauty.
Myrtle is a plant from the genus of evergreen shrubs and trees. It belongs to the myrtle family and originates in Ancient Greece. For many centuries, this tree has been considered a symbol of beauty and youth, and it also symbolizes happiness and well-being in the family. The myrtle plant has been developing as a decorative flower for 400 years. In indoor conditions, the flower can reach 1 m in height, in natural conditions it grows upward by 3-4 m.
The woody shrub has straight stems that branch quite densely. The leaves of this beauty are dark green, dense, leathery. The shape of the myrtle leaf is oblong, slightly tapering towards the edge. The leaves grow very abundantly on the stems and are held on small petioles. The length of one leaf reaches from 2 to 5 cm. The leaves can have different shapes depending on the type of plant, for example, the hequen myrtle has wrinkled edges on the foliage.
Myrtle leaves are shiny and have a pleasant smell. The thing is that the leaves contain small glands that can be seen close up in good lighting. It is thanks to these glands that the plant leaf releases essential oils and aromatic substances. Myrtle essential oil helps relieve fatigue, has a calming effect and treats insomnia. However, you should be careful with the myrtle scent; too much of it can cause nausea and dizziness.
Myrtle flowers grow singly in the axils of the leaves, or the blooms are collected in whole clusters. Flowering is mostly white, with occasional pink flowers. The flowers themselves are small, very fragrant and fragrant. The flowering of indoor myrtle is pollinated by a brush. The tree blooms in early summer and bears fruit in the fall. The fruits of this plant contain spice, they are edible and juicy, dark blue or deep red in appearance.
Today there are about one hundred various types myrtle. This fragrant foliage beauty is represented by a wealth of species around the world, but the most common is the common myrtle or, as it is also called, communis. And this is not surprising, because flower growers consider the common myrtle plant to be the most unpretentious flower from the myrtle family. Characteristics This tree has five-petal flowers with golden stamens in the center, as well as a highly branched trunk, quite short.
Species such as small-leaved myrtle, lush myrtle, Ralph's myrtle, and hequen myrtle are very popular. Also included in the description of the myrtle plant is a species such as Tarentina Granada, dwarf flower, which gives its owners beautiful lush flowering. All these species have differences in the shape of the leaves and branches, as well as in the color of the fruits, but they are all incredibly beautiful and unique.
It is not in vain that the characterization of myrtle has such an interesting point: with Greek language The word “myrtle” is translated as “balm.”
One could go on and on about the benefits of myrtle and how it is valued in medicine. This southern plant has a huge storehouse medicinal properties. Today, everyone who cares about their health is interested in the topic - the myrtle plant: its properties and uses, because this small indoor dweller is very rich in useful qualities.
The flower is able to purify the air in the apartment, protect the inhabitants of the house from bacteria and annoying viruses, for example, from ARVI, from tuberculosis and diphtheria bacilli. The antibacterial properties of myrtle plants are widely known, as well as the fact that the flower promotes anti-inflammatory processes in the body.
Various tinctures are made from the tree, which help with intestinal diseases, help fight cancer, help cope with heart disease, and have healing effects for sinusitis, diabetes, liver and kidney diseases. Interestingly, myrtle is also used for various allergic symptoms.
The essential oil, which is contained in the leaves, bark and flowers of the tree, perfectly tones and soothes. This oil is widely used for cosmetic purposes, because it treats the skin from acne, gives it freshness, and strengthens the hair. Myrtle oil also invigorates and improves mood. And with that beneficial features Myrtle plants are not running out. This evergreen flower softens the cough of a heavy smoker and improves immunity.
Many amateur gardeners are wondering how to care for myrtle so that it grows healthy and strong. Any indoor flower needs tender and attentive care, because he needs to feel cared for. If caring for the myrtle plant at home was complete, then this indoor beauty will certainly please the gardener with its lush growth. To do this, you need to follow a few simple tips.
Myrtle loves sunlight, however, the sun's rays should be in moderation, especially in hot weather summer days. You should not keep a flowerpot with a myrtle tree in the heat. It is best to place the flower in a well-lit area, or on a windowsill. It will be great if the tree is on the western or eastern side. In summer, caring for a myrtle plant requires less effort; you just need to take it out into the fresh air, for example, onto a balcony. In winter, you need to provide the flower with good lighting.
Favorable atmosphere for the myrtle flower: how to care for it, what temperature to maintain, how to refresh it and not dry it out? It's all quite simple. The myrtle tree grows well at moderate air temperatures; in winter it will feel good at temperatures up to eight degrees below zero. If you keep myrtle cool in winter, then in summer this beauty will bloom thickly and profusely. IN summer season you just need to hold the flower fresh air, but protect from sultry heat.
This evergreen tree requires high air humidity and copes very poorly with dry indoor air. The plant needs constant spraying in the summer, as well as in the spring and warm autumn, when it grows intensively and strengthens. When cold weather sets in, you don’t have to spray it.
The soil in the flowerpot with the myrtle plant should remain fairly moist. It is recommended that the flowerpot contain sand, humus, peat soil and turf soil in equal quantities. You can also make soil from clay, humus, peat and turf soil in equal quantities and add sand. Watering indoor tree should be done regularly, but in moderation; do not overfill the flowerpot. Warm water is used for irrigation.
How much fertilizer does it require? indoor plant myrtle: growing and care during feeding, are there any special features? The fact is that feeding depends on what result the grower expects. If you need to achieve good flowering, you can, for example, use fertilizer with phosphorus, and fertilizing with nitrogen is suitable for growing a small ornamental tree. Whatever the gardener’s choice, the main thing is not to forget to feed the myrtle flower once a week.
Woody shrubs should be replanted as needed, and this should be done carefully and carefully.
During this important procedure, it is necessary to ensure that the trunk does not sink into the ground along with the roots; it is recommended to leave it on the surface of the flowerpot. While the deciduous beauty is young, you can replant it once a year, but try not to overdo it, because very large flowerpots will not do the tree any good. Also, it is necessary to remember that the flower is replanted in the spring before it begins to bloom.
Myrtle needs pruning in order to achieve a beautiful shape. This foliage flower will be pleasing to the eye in any case, but if you give it the desired look with trimming, it will look unique. If you trim the top of the flower, it will decorate the interior of the room in the form of a bush, but if you trim the side parts, the myrtle will stretch upward, like slender tree. It is recommended to remember the following: woody plant It is pruned when the trunk is already strong, and this procedure must be carried out in the spring.
You can pinch the deciduous beauty as needed in order to increase the density of the crowns. The myrtle will become fuller and healthier after pinching, but it is not recommended to do this too often, as the tree may lose the density of flowering. Experienced flower growers they know that procedures of this kind should be carried out in moderation, taking into account all the subtleties of the issue of myrtle vulgaris: care at home, because each plant loves an individual approach.
In nature, there are two ways to propagate myrtle: from seeds and using cuttings. Both methods require quite a lot of attention and care. The grower propagates by cuttings twice a year; to do this, it is necessary to remove them from the myrtle and plant them for rooting in peat with sand. The cuttings are covered with a bag to retain moisture, and after a month, when the roots grow, they can be planted in a small flowerpot. This myrtle blooms already in the third year of its growth.
For seeds, it is necessary to prepare the soil from peat and sand, distribute them evenly on the surface, sprinkle a thin layer of earth on top and cover with film. It is recommended to place this soil in a well-lit place and water it regularly. After about 2 weeks, when the seedlings have two leaves, they can be transplanted into small flowerpots. This myrtle will begin to bloom in the fifth year of life.
Is myrtle healthy: diseases and treatment, what should you be wary of and how to properly protect a woody plant? Flower growers definitely need to know what myrtle diseases are in order to prevent their occurrence. The most common scourge is aphids, very unpleasant spider mites, and scale insects. These, as well as similar myrtle pests, can manifest themselves if the flower is not provided with good lighting and proper watering is not observed. Treatment is carried out with insecticides; it is also recommended to spray the beautiful myrtle with water, special attention focusing on the underside of the foliage.
Every gardener who can boast of a gorgeous myrtle plant in his collection is incredibly proud of it, because this flower carries many useful nuances. We can talk forever about the symbolism, history and beauty of this leafy favorite, but it’s better to just enjoy the sight of it in your home! A lot of useful information in the article:
