Gum Myrtle
Also known as
rusty-gum, smooth-bark-apple and sydney-red-gum
Taxonomy
Angophora costata
Angophora
Myrtaceae
Myrtales
How to care for Gum Myrtle
Water
How often to water your Gum Myrtle
every 9
Gum Myrtle needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Gum Myrtle in your home
a window
Gum Myrtle may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Gum Myrtle
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Gum Myrtle after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Gum Myrtle
Gum Myrtle
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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