About Abelia and Common Myrtle
Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Corsica, Sardinia
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Availble
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
Myrtus communis
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Common Myrtle
In Hindi
Abelia
Common myrtle
In French
Abelia
Myrtus communis
In Spanish
Abelia
Myrtus communis
In Greek
Αμπέλια
κοινή μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Abelia
murta comum
In Polish
Abelia
Mirt zwyczajny
In Latin
Abelia
myrto Common
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Myrtales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Not Available
Properties of Abelia and Common Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Common Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Common Myrtle. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Common Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Common Myrtle has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abelia and Common Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Common Myrtle
Season and care of Abelia and Common Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Common Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Common Myrtle season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Abelia and Common Myrtle Physical Information
Abelia and Common Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Common Myrtle are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Common Myrtle flower color: White
- Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Abelia and Common Myrtle
Care of Abelia and Common Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.