Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
  
Shrub
  
Origin
North Africa
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Desert, Rocky Mountains
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
8-14
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-7
  
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
  
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White, Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
  
Light Yellow
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Trumpet
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Moisture
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
  
Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs good drainage
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Less Watering
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
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
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Confusion, Headache
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
  
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Myrtus nivellei
  
BRUGMANSIA 'Frosty Pink'
  
Common Name
Saharan myrtle
  
Angel's Trumpet
  
In Hindi
Saharan myrtle
  
Brugmansia
  
In German
Saharan myrtle
  
Brugmansia
  
In French
myrte subsaharienne
  
Brugmansia
  
In Spanish
mirto subsahariana
  
Brugmansia
  
In Greek
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
  
Brugmansia
  
In Portuguese
murta Saharan
  
Brugmansia
  
In Polish
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
  
Brugmansia
  
In Latin
myrto Saharan
  
Brugmansia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Solanales
  
Family
Myrtaceae
  
Solanaceae
  
Genus
Myrtus
  
Brugmansia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Datureae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Solanoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Saharan Myrtle and Brugmansia
Season and care of Saharan Myrtle and Brugmansia is important to know. While considering everything about Saharan Myrtle and Brugmansia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Brugmansia season is Summer. The type of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Brugmansia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Brugmansia is Acidic, Neutral.
Saharan Myrtle and Brugmansia Physical Information
Saharan Myrtle and Brugmansia physical information is very important for comparison. Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Brugmansia height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Saharan Myrtle and Brugmansia are as follows:
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Brugmansia flower color: White and Pink
- Brugmansia leaf color: Green
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Brugmansia
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Brugmansia 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 Brugmansia pruning is done 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 Brugmansia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.