Myrrh.

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Pflegestufe

Schwierig

Pflanzenart

Succulent shrub

Licht

Full sun

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 14 bis 30 Tage

Endgröße

9 to 15 feet

Wachstum

Langsam

Winterhärte

USDA 10 bis 12

Blütezeit

Late winter to early spring

Pflege

This plant needs intense light and very well draining soil to mimic its native desert home. Watch for yellowing leaves which often signal that the soil is staying too wet for too long. Keep it warm and dry, especially during the winter months.

Gießen

Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings to prevent root rot.

Düngen

Use a balanced, diluted fertilizer only during the active growing season.

Schneiden

Trim back dead or crossing branches once a year to maintain its shape.

Umtopfen

Repot only when the plant has clearly outgrown its container, as it prefers to be slightly rootbound.

Boden

Sandy, rocky, well draining

Boden-pH

Neutral to slightly alkaline

Temperatur

10 bis 40°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

20 bis 50%

Sicherheit

Menschen

The plant contains compounds that may cause irritation if ingested in large quantities.

Kinder

Keep children away from the sharp, thorny branches to prevent injury.

Kontaktallergene

The sap can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.

Allergene in der Luft

There is no significant evidence of respiratory allergies associated with this species.

Essbarkeit

The resin is used in traditional medicine, but ingestion should be avoided without professional guidance due to potential toxicity.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Small, trifoliate leaves
• Thorny, gnarled branches
• Peeling, papery bark
• Produces fragrant resinous sap

Höhe

2 bis 5m

Breite

1,5 bis 4m

Blätter

green, gray-green, deciduous

Blüten

yellow, red, 0,5 bis 1cm

Früchte

brown, Summer

Häufige Probleme

• Root rot — Occurs when the soil stays too wet for extended periods.
• Scale insects — Small sap-sucking insects that can weaken the stems.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

cuttings, seed

Pflanzzeit

Spring, Summer

Group this plant with other drought-tolerant succulents to ensure consistent watering schedules.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Echte Aloe — They share similar requirements for well-draining soil and minimal water.
• Wüstenrose — Both plants thrive in hot, arid conditions with excellent drainage.

Ähnliche Arten

• Frankincense — It is a related tree that also produces a valuable aromatic resin.

Botanisches

Familie

Burseraceae

Gattung

Commiphora

Ordnung

Sapindales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Northeast Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.

Artenschutz

It is not currently listed as endangered, but overharvesting of wild populations for resin is a concern.

This shrub survives in harsh, dry climates by entering dormancy during the hottest, driest months to conserve moisture.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge

Verwendung

incense, perfumery, traditional medicine, ornamental specimen

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Does it need full sun?

Yes, it thrives in bright, direct sunlight.

How often should I water it?

Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Woher der Name kommt

The name Commiphora is derived from the Greek words kommi, meaning gum, and phoros, meaning bearing. Myrrha comes from the Semitic word mur, meaning bitter, referring to the taste of the resin.

Gut zu wissen

• Myrrh has been used for thousands of years in incense and embalming.
• The plant is highly adapted to arid, rocky environments.
• It belongs to the Burseraceae family, which includes frankincense.
• The name Commiphora comes from Greek words meaning gum-bearing.