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