Are you lonely and fed up with your fruitless search for true love? Then your last resort is… common myrtle. Astrologers believe that it can completely change your love life. Start practicing it properly and you will soon meet someone worth your attention or strengthen your relationship.
Common myrtle grown in a pot grows up to 1.5 m high. It is characterized by a compact shape and branched, red-brown shoots from which small, lanceolate, dark green leaves grow. When we tear them, they release a balsamic scent, comparable to eucalyptus.
This specimen blooms from May to September. At this time, it produces white flowers with stamens. In autumn they are transformed into edible fruits. Their taste is sweet and spicy.
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Common myrtle was highly valued in ancient Greece. This plant was dedicated to Aphrodite – the goddess of love. Therefore, it was used in religious rituals – it symbolized not only love, but also fidelity, immortality, joy and .
Wedding wreaths were made from its leaves and given to brides during the ceremony. It was believed that they would bring good luck and help build a relationship based on respect, loyalty and mutual trust.
Common myrtle also has biblical significance. It symbolizes immortality, rebirth and the victory of life over death.
Currently, astrologers recommend placing common myrtle in the bedroom, preferably according to the feng shui method – in the square responsible for love, partnership and relationship. So it will be upper right corner of this room.
Common myrtle is planted in a light, permeable and humus substrate with a slightly acidic reaction.. It is best to place it immediately in a large pot because it does not like frequent repotting.
We focus on this specimen a bright, sunny and warm position. It tolerates light partial shade well. However, it does not like the company of other potted plants.
It should be watered regularly and moderately. The water should be soft and decalcified. It is worth sprinkling the plant and fertilizing it with liquid calcium-free fertilizers from March to the end of autumn.
We recommend pruning the myrtle because it will then have a dense and compact shape. We can give it any shape. Pruning is carried out in spring, removing weak and vigorous shoots.
Remember that from mid-December to the end of January it goes into rest. Then it is worth moving it to a cool, bright room.