How much sunlight does my Cape Myrtle need?

Cape Myrtle requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Is Cape Myrtle toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

Cape Myrtle is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

What type of soil should I use for my Cape Myrtle?

Cape Myrtle does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Cape Myrtle?

Cape Myrtle grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Cape Myrtle?

Cape Myrtle will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Can Cape Myrtle be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Cape Myrtle can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Cape Myrtle easy to care for?

Cape Myrtle is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Q: How often should I water my Cape Myrtle?

Cape Myrtle prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

3.5 out of 5 (2 experiences)

Blooms easily

Survivor

About Cape Myrtle

Cape Myrtle is a popular houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Plant parents describe this plant as easy to bloom and being a survivor with a whopping 361 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟

Cape Myrtle likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Cape Myrtle belongs to the Lagerstroemia genus, and is native to the Central Himalayas to South and Indo-China, and the Philippines.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Lagerstroemia indica

Genus

Lagerstroemia

Family

Lythraceae

Order

Myrtales

Also known as

Crepe Myrtle, Lagerstroemia indica. and Lagerstroemia indaca

How to care for Cape Myrtle

Water

How often to water your Cape Myrtle

Cape Myrtle needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Cape Myrtle in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Cape Myrtle: 1ft from a window

Cape Myrtle love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Cape Myrtle does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cape Myrtle in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Cape Myrtle

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Cape Myrtle: repot after 2X growth

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 Cape Myrtle after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Cape Myrtle is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

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Care Summary for Cape Myrtle

Cape Myrtle

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft 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.

What other plant parents say

Blooms easily 1

Survivor 1

@@sparklewink

10 Plants

340 XP

10/06/2021

My poor cape myrtle is hanging on by a thread. I think I overwatered it in the beginning but at times it seems it’s not getting enough water! Too finicky