Mirt la ghiveci (Myrtus communis) – planta mediteraneana aromatica si decorativa

Myrtus communis is a decorative perennial shrub, valued for its intense green, fine, and glossy foliage that remains attractive throughout the year. The leaves are highly aromatic when touched, and during the warm season, the plant can produce white, star-shaped, fragrant flowers, sometimes followed by small, dark-colored fruits.

It has a compact and well-branched growth, making it suitable for pots, planters, terraces, or sunny balconies. It can be shaped by pruning and also adapts well as an indoor plant in very bright spaces.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

Full name: Myrtus communis

Family: Myrtaceae

Plant type: decorative and aromatic perennial shrub

Leaves: small, glossy, intense green, aromatic

Flowers: white, star-shaped, fragrant, appear in summer

Fruits: small, dark-colored (under good growing conditions)

☀️ Growing conditions:

Light: direct sun or bright partial shade

Temperature: prefers 15–28°C; minimum recommended 5°C

Watering: moderate – allow the substrate to partially dry between waterings

Soil: well-drained, slightly acidic or neutral

Fertilizing: monthly, in spring and summer

Pruning: tolerates pruning to maintain a compact shape

✔️ Advantages and uses:

Decorative and aromatic foliage all year round

Suitable for terraces, balconies, and bright spaces

Can be shaped as a decorative shrub or bonsai

Elegant Mediterranean appearance

Wintering is recommended in frost-free spaces.

📌 Note: Leaves may show small imperfections or partially fall off during transport without affecting the plant’s viability.

Pot diameter 11/12 cm

Height including pot approx. 25 cm