Citrus myrtifolia

Orange Myrtle

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Compact evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers; produces small citrus fruits. Sensitive to frost.
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Plant Details

Common Name Orange Myrtle
Family Rutaceae
Genus Citrus
Species Myrtifolia
Origin Hybrid (Australia/Indonesia)
Blooming Fragrant white flowers in spring, occasionally fruits
Leaf Color Dark glossy green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining acidic soil mix, peat based with perlite or pumice for aeration

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Watering

Regular watering during growing season to keep moist but not waterlogged, reduce significantly in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for optimal growth and flowering, tolerates partial shade in summer heat

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Fertilization

Balanced citrus fertilizer monthly during spring/summer, stop fertilizing in autumn/winter

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
46° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
500 – 2000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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