Polygala myrtifolia
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A tender, erect, bushy evergreen shrub with a bushy habit and mid-green leaves. Purple, greenish-white flowers with pink veins are produced from spring through to autumn.
Scientific classification
- Species
- Polygala myrtifolia (Polygala myrtifolia)
- Genus
- Polygala
- Family
- Polygalaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Autumn · Summer · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Polygala myrtifolia
Distribution map
South Africa, Lesotho
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Polygala myrtifolia
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Polygala myrtifolia care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningPrune lightly as needed to remove unwanted shoots and keep the shrub in shape. Prune in mid- to late spring.
Propagation
PropagationTake softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in mid-late summer
Growing
GrowingUnder 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
High Risk Host for Xylella fastidiosa
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and whitefly if growing under glass
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