Myrtles are one of the most beautiful and “reliable” tub stars. In spring and summer, they decorate not only interiors, but also balconies, terraces and even areas for relaxing in the garden. Classical restraint, beautiful silhouette and touching flowering – these are the main “trump cards” of this plant. But in order for the tub miter to become one of the best soloists in the collection for decades, it will be necessary to provide him with not only high-quality, but optimal care.
Common myrtle flower. Farmer Burea-Uinsurance.com Thomas Michel-Flandin
Myrtles belong to the most ancient cultivated plants, which have been cultivated as ornamental for several thousand years. Amazing garden centenarians, and in regions with harsh winters – reliable tubs that will decorate the site for decades, acquire special beauty in adulthood.
Myrtle the ordinary (Myrtus communis) – an evergreen plant; species of the genus Myrtle family Myrtle.
Old myrtle bushes and trees conquer with sophistication and classic, restrained beauty of a real garden aristocrat. But the very legendary longevity of myrtle, regardless of whether it is used only as a houseplant or also as a garden plant, will be able to manifest only in truly optimal conditions. It is not the most capricious, but extremely demanding plant that becomes hardy only in a comfortable habitat.
Caring for myrtle at home
Watering
The main parameter of care that will provide myrtle with longevity and stability is proper watering. These indoor pets love constant, but without extremes, substrate moisture. It is impossible to completely dry out or pour the myrtle: even a single miscalculation in watering will certainly affect the condition of the plant and its resistance.
Myrtle in a tub. Farmer Burea-Uinsurance.com florpagano
Correct feeding
Another important secret is the correct feeding. Myrtles can be fertilized only with special complex mixtures intended for indoor or container crops, and only in liquid form. Myrtle does not tolerate long-term fertilizers and foliar dressing, as well as the alternation of organic and mineral dressings or the use of fertilizers for garden plants.
Before fertilizing, the myrtle must be watered, and only the next day, fertilizing should be carried out using fertilizers diluted in cold water. The optimal frequency of feeding during the period of active development is every two weeks.
Myrtle in a pot
Pruning myrtle
Myrtles need to be pruned regularly, but the secret to their longevity and endurance is not exactly how to prune them. It’s just that after each, even the smallest haircut, the myrtle needs additional feeding, which simultaneously stimulates tissue healing and growth and accelerates the adaptation of the fearful disturbance of the stable state of the plant.
Such feeding is carried out immediately after pruning, using the full dose of fertilizers according to the standard scheme. At the same time, the next planned feeding is carried out according to the schedule and is not tolerated in time, even if it needs to be carried out a few days after the unscheduled feeding.
