| Common Name | Common Myrtle |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Myrtus |
| Species | Communis |
| Origin | Mediterranean Basin |
| Blooming | White flowers in late spring to early summer, fragrant and attractive to pollinators. |
| Leaf Color | Glossy dark green |
| Sunlight | Half-shade / Sun |
| Category | Kitchen garden plants |
| Pet Friendly | Yes |
Well-drained calcareous or sandy soil; tolerates poor soils but dislikes waterlogging.
Water regularly during active growth, allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce significantly in winter.
Requires full sun for best flowering and oil production indoors near window, tolerates partial shade.
Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly from April to September; avoid fertilizing dormant plants.
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage density; remove dead wood promptly.
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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