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Scientific name	Myrtus communis
Common name	Common myrtle
Temperature requirement	25-35 °C
Humidity	40-50%
Light	Bright indirect light
Watering	Water everyday &keep moist
Pests	Thrips and spider mites
Pet friendliness	Toxic to pets and humans
Maximum plant height	90-450cm
Potting mix	Potting soil/coco peat/perlite/moss
Pot requirement	Good drainage & report every 1-2 years
Nutrition	Apply manure for first 15 days and npk for next 15 days
Pruning & training	Remove dead & diseased leaves with sterile shears
Common color & season	White.
Description	This plant tolerates poor soil and brak (salty) water, sea winds and salt spray; but in these situations will look at its best if it receives some shelter from fierce winds, is planted with lots of added organic matter, and is watered regularly. Myrtle is not suited to very humid regions. It grows in most well-drained garden soils including chalk, clay, sand, and loam soils; tolerating acid, alkaline and neutral soils; iron chlorosis (yellowing of the leaves) will develop in highly alkaline soil conditions. Although it tolerates heat and drought, it will look at its best in the garden if it is watered regularly in hot, dry regions. Plant it in full sun or very light shade. Propagation is by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Look for new growth that has started to firm up and choose non-flowering shoots if possible (otherwise remove the buds). Plant into a 50% cent mixture of sand and compost, and place the cuttings out of direct sunlight. Rooting should take approximately 6 to 12 weeks. Pot up individually in gritty compost and overwinter in a sheltered, frost-free place until the following spring before planting out into the garden.