About Saharan Myrtle and Watermilfoil
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Aquatics
Origin
North Africa
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Rocky Mountains
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-6
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
21,22
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Moisture
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Plant grows in 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
waterlogging
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Water gardening
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Myrtus nivellei
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
Common Name
Saharan myrtle
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
In Hindi
Saharan myrtle
watermilfoil
In German
Saharan myrtle
watermilfoil
In French
myrte subsaharienne
myriophylle
In Spanish
mirto subsahariana
watermilfoil
In Greek
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
watermilfoil
In Portuguese
murta Saharan
watermilfoil
In Polish
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
watermilfoil
In Latin
myrto Saharan
watermilfoil
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Saxifragales
Family
Myrtaceae
Haloragaceae
Genus
Myrtus
Myriophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Saharan Myrtle and Watermilfoil
Wondering what are the properties of Saharan Myrtle and Watermilfoil? We provide you with everything About Saharan Myrtle and Watermilfoil. Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns and Watermilfoil doesn't have thorns. Also Saharan Myrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Saharan Myrtle has allergic reactions like Not Available and Watermilfoil 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 Watermilfoil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Saharan Myrtle and Watermilfoil
Season and care of Saharan Myrtle and Watermilfoil is important to know. While considering everything about Saharan Myrtle and Watermilfoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Watermilfoil season is Summer. The type of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral.
Saharan Myrtle and Watermilfoil Physical Information
Saharan Myrtle and Watermilfoil physical information is very important for comparison. Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Saharan Myrtle and Watermilfoil are as follows:
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
- Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Watermilfoil
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Watermilfoil 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 Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Watermilfoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.