African myrrh
Taxonomy
Commiphora africana
Commiphora
Burseraceae
Sapindales
How to care for African myrrh
Water
How often to water your African myrrh
every 9
African myrrh needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Sacramento, California.
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
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.
Sacramento, California
35% Very Low
Growing African myrrh in Sacramento right now
Plant growth potential is currently low š
January 24th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in Sacramento is currently low š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determā¦
Sunlight will increase by 32.1% āļø
January 27th, 2023
Sacramento is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Sacramento is expected to increase by 32.1% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 10.2 megajoules of energy peā¦
Daylight will increase by 0.9 hours š
January 28th, 2023
This month, Sacramento is getting an average of 7.8 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 9.6% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.4 total hours of dā¦
Finding light for African myrrh in your home
a window
African myrrh may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to keep it happy during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Sacramento, California ā .
Nutrients
How to fertilize African myrrh
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your African myrrh after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
African myrrh 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.
Sunlight Needs
African myrrh may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves š without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for African myrrh
African myrrh
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Sacramento, California, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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