Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
North Africa
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Rocky Mountains
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-5
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Green, Light Green
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Circular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Moisture
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Ample Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
Myrtus nivellei
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Saharan myrtle
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
Saharan myrtle
अजवाइन
In German
Saharan myrtle
Ajowan
In French
myrte subsaharienne
Ajowan
In Spanish
mirto subsahariana
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
murta Saharan
aipo
In Polish
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
seler
In Latin
myrto Saharan
semina Carom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Myrtus
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Saharan Myrtle and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Saharan Myrtle and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Saharan Myrtle and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Ajwain plant season is Summer. The type of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Saharan Myrtle and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Saharan Myrtle and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Saharan Myrtle and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Ajwain plant
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.