Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Shrub
Origin
North Africa
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Rocky Mountains
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
creamy white
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
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Moisture
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs very little water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Twigs
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
Myrtus nivellei
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Saharan myrtle
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
Saharan myrtle
desert broom
In German
Saharan myrtle
Wüste Besen
In French
myrte subsaharienne
desert broom
In Spanish
mirto subsahariana
escoba del desierto
In Greek
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
desert broom
In Portuguese
murta Saharan
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
desert broom
In Latin
myrto Saharan
desert broom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Saharan Myrtle and Desert Broom
Wondering what are the properties of Saharan Myrtle and Desert Broom? We provide you with everything About Saharan Myrtle and Desert Broom. Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns and Desert Broom doesn't have thorns. Also Saharan Myrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Saharan Myrtle has allergic reactions like Not Available and Desert Broom has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Saharan Myrtle and Desert Broom and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Saharan Myrtle and Desert Broom
Season and care of Saharan Myrtle and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Saharan Myrtle and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Desert Broom season is Summer. The type of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Saharan Myrtle and Desert Broom Physical Information
Saharan Myrtle and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Saharan Myrtle and Desert Broom are as follows:
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Desert Broom
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Desert Broom 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 Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.