Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Southeastern United States
Corsica, Sardinia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Availble
Habit
Spreading
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
Myrtus communis
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Common Myrtle
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Common myrtle
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Myrte
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Myrtus communis
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
Myrtus communis
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
κοινή μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
murta comum
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Mirt zwyczajny
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
myrto Common
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Properties of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Common Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Common Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Bottlebrush Buckeye and Common Myrtle. Bottlebrush Buckeye doesn't have thorns and Common Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Bottlebrush Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Bottlebrush Buckeye has allergic reactions like Pollen and Common Myrtle has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye and Common Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Common Myrtle
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Common Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Common Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Common Myrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Common Myrtle Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Common Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Common Myrtle are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Common Myrtle flower color: White
- Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Common Myrtle
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Common Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye 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.