Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Europe, Asia
Corsica, Sardinia
Types
Brassica rapa
Myrtus communis
Habitat
orchards, Subtropical climates
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Availble
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sienna
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Spoon Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
Myrtus communis
Common Name
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
Common Myrtle
In Hindi
Tatsoi
Common myrtle
In French
Tatsoi
Myrtus communis
In Spanish
Tatsoi
Myrtus communis
In Greek
Tatsoi
κοινή μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Tatsoi
murta comum
In Polish
Tatsoi
Mirt zwyczajny
In Latin
Tatsoi
myrto Common
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Myrtales
Family
Brassicaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tatsoi and Common Myrtle
Season and care of Tatsoi and Common Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Tatsoi and Common Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Myrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand and for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Tatsoi and Common Myrtle Physical Information
Tatsoi and Common Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Tatsoi and Common Myrtle are as follows:
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Common Myrtle flower color: White
- Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tatsoi and Common Myrtle
Care of Tatsoi and Common Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tatsoi pruning is done and Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tatsoi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.