Myrsine africana - 50-60 CM C10

Description
The glossy leaves are egg-shaped. The location should be as sunny to semi-shady as possible. Well-drained and loose soil is ideal.

Bulletpoints
* red-brown shoots * Suitable for containers

Frost hardiness
Frost-free overwintering at 15 to 20°C is required.

Growth habit
Dense, shrub-like.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Care
- Over time, the soil loses some important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil every two years in spring. - A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - As soon as temperatures no longer fall below 5°C, even at night, this plant can be taken outside. A shower with lukewarm water will remove dust and revitalise your favourite. A semi-shady spot out of direct sunlight is best to prevent leaf damage. If necessary, the plant can also be repotted outdoors in spring, which saves cleaning work indoors.

Flower
Myrsine africana forms spider-like, white flowers from April.

fruit
The purple berries ripen from July.

Use
Tub, conservatory, balcony/terrace, room

Shoots
The shoots of Myrsine africana are red-brown in colour.