Lemon Myrtle 檸檬香桃 (Backhousia Citriodora)

DISCLAIMER

1. The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
2. Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.
3. Overall Height is measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.

PRODUCT MEASUREMENT

• Plant Overall Height APPROXIMATELY:-
• 75cm for POT SIZE 15cm(Ø)
• 60cm for POT SIZE 13cm(Ø)

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Lemon Myrtle is sometimes referred to as the “Queen of the Lemon Herbs”.
• It boasts an intensely citrus fragrance and flavor and has long been used in Aboriginal cuisine and medicine.
• Undoubtedly the most popular of Australia’s native herbs, Lemon Myrtle’s fresh tangy leaves may be used in teas, syrups, glazes, cakes, biscuits, dressings, sauces, ice creams, dips, and meat dishes.
• The essential oil distilled from the leaves has a refreshing lemony scent and has been found to have antifungal and antibacterial properties.

SOIL REQUIREMENT

• It grows where a natural layer of leaf mold in the jungle keeps plants nourished.
• Good drainage is also important.

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FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT

• They are light feeders.
• You can place a handful of timed-release fertilizer in the planting hole to help plants get established; they don't need further feeding.

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LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Grows best in full sun, but can also thrive under part shade or full shade.

WATER REQUIREMENT

• It likes the regular rainfall they receive in the jungle, so you should try to replicate this with irrigation when rain is scarce.
• Keep the surface of the soil moist, and use mulch to keep the roots cool and moist.

RE-POTTING SERVICES

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