Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Corsica, Sardinia
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Myrtus communis
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
Mediterranean region
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Winter
Tolerances
Moisture
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
-
Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Myrtus communis
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Common Myrtle
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
Common myrtle
Pot Marigold
In German
Myrte
Ringelblume
In French
Myrtus communis
pot Marigold
In Spanish
Myrtus communis
Caléndula
In Greek
κοινή μυρτιά
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
murta comum
pot Marigold
In Polish
Mirt zwyczajny
Pot Marigold
In Latin
myrto Common
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Common Myrtle and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Common Myrtle and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Common Myrtle and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Myrtle season is Summer and Pot Marigold season is Summer. The type of soil for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Common Myrtle and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Common Myrtle and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Common Myrtle and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Common Myrtle and Pot Marigold
Care of Common Myrtle and Pot Marigold 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 Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.