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Care of the plant Myrceugenia exsucca or Petra.

Care of the tree Myrceugenia exsucca or Petra

The genus Myrceugenia, family Myrtaceae, comprises 40 species of trees and shrubs native to South America. Some species are: Myrceugenia exsucca, Myrceugenia obtusa, Myrceugenia scutellata, Myrceugenia bracteosa, Myrceugenia correifolia.

Common name: Petra. This species is native to Chile.

They are small trees or shrubs with a curious trunk with longitudinal fissures that reach 10 meters (32.8 feet) in height. The elliptical leaves are opposite, aromatic and dark green on the upper side and light green on the underside. They produce white flowers with 4 petals and long stamens. They bloom in summer. The fruits are berry-shaped.

Petra is used next to waterways, swimming pools, ponds or wet areas of the garden, even in water.

Myrceugenia exsucca can grow in full sun or semi-shade exposure. It resists frosts of -8 ºC (17.6 ºF).

The soil must contain abundant organic matter. Petra does not withstand very drained or very poor soils.

Water frequently and abundantly throughout the year; it can grow with the base of the plant in water. Myrceugenia exsucca does not resist drought.

Fertilize with compost in late winter.

Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact appearance.

Petra is a resistant plant to the usual pests and diseases.

Myrceugenia exsucca is propagated from seeds sown in spring.

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Myrceugenia exsucca
Myrceugenia exsucca
Myrceugenia exsucca