Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Shrub
Origin
Corsica, Sardinia
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Myrtus communis
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Mediterranean region
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-8
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Moisture
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Myrtus communis
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Common Myrtle
False Indigo
In Hindi
Common myrtle
इंडिगो
In German
Myrte
falsches Indigo
In French
Myrtus communis
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Myrtus communis
Falso Indigo
In Greek
κοινή μυρτιά
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
murta comum
false Indigo
In Polish
Mirt zwyczajny
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
myrto Common
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Myrtaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Common Myrtle and False Indigo
Wondering what are the properties of Common Myrtle and False Indigo? We provide you with everything About Common Myrtle and False Indigo. Common Myrtle doesn't have thorns and False Indigo doesn't have thorns. Also Common Myrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Common Myrtle has allergic reactions like and False Indigo 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 False Indigo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Myrtle and False Indigo
Season and care of Common Myrtle and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Common Myrtle and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Myrtle season is Summer and False Indigo season is Summer. The type of soil for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Myrtle and False Indigo Physical Information
Common Myrtle and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Common Myrtle and False Indigo are as follows:
Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Common Myrtle and False Indigo
Care of Common Myrtle and False Indigo 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 False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.