Myrtle 5''
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Myrtle 5”

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Myrtle trees have been cherished across the globe by people such as the ancient Romans and the Greeks. For them it was a symbol of love, unity and marriage.

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In Greek mythology and ritual the myrtle was sacred to the goddesses Aphrodite and also Demeter: Artemidorus assemyrts that in interpreting dreams “a myrtle garland signifies the same as an olive garland, except that it is especially auspicious for farmers because of Demeter and for women because of Aphrodite. For the plant is sacred to both goddesses.” Pausanias explains that one of the Graces in the sanctuary at Elis holds a myrtle branch because “the rose and the myrtle are sacred to Aphrodite and connected with the story of Adonis, while the Graces are of all deities the nearest related to Aphrodite.” Myrtle is the garland of Iacchus, according to Aristophanes, and of the victors at the Theban Iolaea, held in honour of the Theban hero Iolaus.

Two myths are connected to the myrtle; in the first, Myrsine was a chaste girl beloved by Athena who outdid all the other athletes, so they murdered her in retaliation. Athena turned her into a myrtle, which became sacred to her. In the second, Myrina was a dedicated priestess of Aphrodite who was either abducted to be married or willingly wished to entered marriage in spite of her vows. In any case, Aphrodite turned her into myrtle, and gave it fragrant smell, as her favourite and sacred plant.

Size

5''
Feeding

Start feeding your myrtle tree in early spring as the growing season starts. Add a balanced liquid fertiliser each week throughout spring and summer, following the feed packet instructions. This will help to give your tree extra growing power through the summer.

Add the last of the feed in autumn time as your tree begins to slow down ready for winter. Don’t add any fertiliser through the winter months as this is the time for your tree to rest, while it’s not completely dormant the tree is not pushing out any new growth.
Watering

keep the soil of your myrtle tree moist but don’t over water so that the compost is soggy or left standing in water. Simply water when the top layer of soil begins to feel dry and don’t allow it to dry out too much. Water thoroughly and allow the excess water to drain away.
Repotting

Your young myrtle tree will need repotting every couple of years or when the tree has outgrown its current pot. Older trees need repotting less often but can be done every 4-5 years to replenish soil and keep the tree healthy.

Repotting your trees not only lets them grow larger but it also replenishes the nutrients in the pot that have been used up / lost over time.

When choosing the next pot, go for a size that is no more than 2-3 inches bigger than the current one. Make sure that the new pot has great drainage with holes in the bottom and repot using a free draining, lime free compost

Top tip – Myrtle trees that are slightly rootbound produce more flowers!
Pests and Diseases

Dry air, low light conditions and lack of air circulation can leave indoor myrtle trees susceptible to some pests and diseases. The most common of these include mealybug, scale and white flies.

Making sure your tree is healthy and keeping it in the right conditions will keep any issues to a minimum but if you do notice anything then it’s best to treat with a non toxic, natural treatment possible.

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