Welcome back Myrtle topiaries! (For a limited time). It’s finally cooling down here and that means we can bring back plants that don’t handle the intense heat in our greenhouse during the Spring/Summer months.
Myrtles require bright light, at least 6 hours of it! This means that this lil’ shrub would prefer to live in a South or West facing window. They also hate to be dry. No, seriously. They HATE it. They will throw quite the dramatic tantrum if they stay dry too long; Tantrums include losing leaves or defoliating completely in the blink of an eye. This doesn’t mean death, but it does mean that they will need some extra TLC. (Come talk to one of our specialists if your myrtle gets upset, we’d love to help!) That said, like most houseplants, they do not want to be swimming in damp soil either, so make sure that they are in the right sized pot with good drainage and the appropriate houseplant soil.
Myrtles need a misting at least once a week, they need to keep their leaves clean, dust free and would enjoy a humidity break from our super dry, heated homes. If you would like your Myrtle to sing for you, mist them every morning! Also, Myrtles love fertilizer! We recommend that you use a liquid organic fertilizer every other watering during the growing season (you can skip winter). Myrtles can live outside in the spring and summer, so long as they are only receiving morning sun. If you are transitioning a Myrtle from outside to indoors, remember that they really do need a lot of light, so in the winter your Myrtle would appreciate a full spectrum lightbulb nearby, in addition to your brightest window.
Other plants making a comeback this month: Florist Cyclamen, Christmas + Thanksgiving Cacti, Norfolk pines, Neathebella palms, Rhaphis palms, Clivia and yep, we’ll have poinsettias soon too!
Want first dibs? Call to be placed on our wishlist today! (425) 334-2002
