Polygala myrtifolia

How to Grow and Care for Polygala myrtifolia

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Under glass grow in loamless potting compost in full light with shade from hot sun. Water freely through summer months. Outdoors grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, sharply drained soil in full sun or partial shade

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Planting and Growing Polygala myrtifolia

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Under glass grow in loamless potting compost in full light with shade from hot sun. Water freely through summer months. Outdoors grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, sharply drained soil in full sun or partial shade

How to Water Polygala myrtifolia?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Polygala myrtifolia?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Polygala myrtifolia?

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What Soil Is Best for Polygala myrtifolia?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Polygala myrtifolia?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Polygala myrtifolia?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Polygala myrtifolia?

Prune lightly as needed to remove unwanted shoots and keep the shrub in shape. Prune in mid- to late spring.

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How to Propagate Polygala myrtifolia?

Take softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in mid-late summer

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How to Transplant Polygala myrtifolia?

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How to Care for Polygala myrtifolia in Winter?

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How to Plant Polygala myrtifolia?

Under glass grow in loamless potting compost in full light with shade from hot sun. Water freely through summer months. Outdoors grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, sharply drained soil in full sun or partial shade

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How to Repot Polygala myrtifolia?

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How to Harvest Polygala myrtifolia?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

High Risk Host for Xylella fastidiosa

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and whitefly if growing under glass

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The Toxicity of Polygala myrtifolia

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Attributes of Polygala myrtifolia

Plant typeShrubs · Conservatory Greenhouse
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginSouth Africa, Lesotho

Scientific Classification

Species
Polygala myrtifolia
Genus
Polygala
Family
Polygalaceae
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