Growing myrtle at home

Proper care for plants, grow myrtle.
Myrtle occurs in the countries of the Mediterranean, North Africa and the Azores. At one time, the appearance of this plant was so popular with gardeners that they brought out small, decorative species to make it an indoor plant. In nature, trees can reach five meters, and as a vase - sixty centimeters. Myrtle has dense dark leaves, and flowers are white and small.

In perfumery, essential oil is actively used, which is extracted from the leaves of the plant. At home, it will not work, but you can decorate the interior with this plant.

Planting, growing myrtle and caring for it

Although this plant lives in natural conditions, at home it should pay much attention. Myrtle will not be lush and blooming if you do not water and feed it in time. Therefore, to grow a beautiful bush or tall tree, you need proper care.

We propagate and transplant myrtle

Plants need to do an annual transplant. Try not to get too deep into the soil to prevent it from rotting. In the future, it is necessary to transplant myrtle once every three years. In this case, it is necessary to observe the proportions in the soil. There should be peat, sand, turf and humus. It is also necessary to ensure a good drainage of the soil.

Reproduction by seeds

Seeds are evenly spread over the substrate, covered with glass and kept at a temperature of 20 degrees under the glass. With constant watering, shoots will appear after two weeks, but transplanting shoots in pots will be possible only in a month, when the root system is finally formed.

Reproduction by cuttings

Cuttings are transplanted into special boxes in January and February. Boxes must be stored in a dark place to actively form the root system. Future plants need to be covered with glass or film, but sometimes air. Plant a myrtle in the open ground it will be possible in a month.

How to deal with diseases and pests

He is more likely to change climatic conditions than to illness. If too dark, there will be small and pale leaves; too much sun - dull and yellow. If it is dark and hot, he will completely lose his foliage. Therefore, you need to be very careful about the conditions of life of the plant.

But even at home myrtle can be attacked by pests. The most popular of them are spider mite, pemphig and coccid. But do not rush to spray your home plant with special means.

To combat the spider mite, it will be sufficient to rinse the plant under a powerful water jet, and for other pests, apply a water-soap solution by wiping the infected leaves with a brush.