Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North Africa
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Desert, Rocky Mountains
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
21,22
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Moisture
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Myrtus nivellei
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Saharan myrtle
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
Saharan myrtle
pinkroot
In German
Saharan myrtle
Spigelia
In French
myrte subsaharienne
Spigelia
In Spanish
mirto subsahariana
Spigelia
In Greek
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
Spigelia
In Portuguese
murta Saharan
Spigelia
In Polish
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
Spigelia
In Latin
myrto Saharan
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Gentianales
Family
Myrtaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Saharan Myrtle and Pinkroot
Season and care of Saharan Myrtle and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Saharan Myrtle and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Pinkroot season is Summer. The type of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Saharan Myrtle and Pinkroot Physical Information
Saharan Myrtle and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Saharan Myrtle and Pinkroot are as follows:
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Pinkroot
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Pinkroot 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 Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.