Myrica gale

Sweet Gale

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Aromatic deciduous shrub native to Northern Hemisphere wetlands. Features resinous leaves with a pine-like scent, historically used for brewing and insect repellent purposes.
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Plant Details

Common Name Sweet Gale
Family Myricaceae
Genus Myrica
Species Gale
Origin Europe / Asia / North America
Blooming Small inconspicuous dioecious flowers in spring
Leaf Color Green to yellow-green, reddish-brown in autumn
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Peat-based bog soil, must remain constantly waterlogged or saturated

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Watering

High moisture requirement, plant in standing water or wet soil, do not allow drying out

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun to partial shade; requires ample light for vigorous growth

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Fertilization

Minimal fertilization needed due to nitrogen-fixing root nodules

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood

Pest Control Aphid Caterpillar Scale Insect

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 3 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
May
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 95%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
60% – 95%
% 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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