About Batavia and Common Myrtle
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Northern Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Corsica, Sardinia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Myrtus communis
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Availble
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Needs less watering
In Summer
Average Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LACTUCA sativa 'Reine Des Glaces'
Myrtus communis
Common Name
Batavia, Crisphead Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Queen of the Ice Lettuce, Reine Des Glaces Lettuce
Common Myrtle
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Common myrtle
In German
Hortensie
Myrte
In French
Hortensia
Myrtus communis
In Spanish
Hortensia
Myrtus communis
In Greek
υδραγεία
κοινή μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
murta comum
In Polish
Hortensja
Mirt zwyczajny
In Latin
Hibiscus
myrto Common
Family
Asteraceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Batavia and Common Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Batavia and Common Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Batavia and Common Myrtle. Batavia doesn't have thorns and Common Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Batavia does not have fragrant flowers. Batavia has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Common Myrtle has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Batavia and Common Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Batavia and Common Myrtle
Season and care of Batavia and Common Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Batavia and Common Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Batavia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Common Myrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Batavia is Loam and for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Batavia is Neutral and for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Batavia and Common Myrtle Physical Information
Batavia and Common Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Batavia height is 25.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Batavia and Common Myrtle are as follows:
Batavia flower color: Tan and Brown
Batavia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Common Myrtle flower color: White
- Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Batavia and Common Myrtle
Care of Batavia and Common Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Batavia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Batavia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.