Myrrh.

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Niveau d'entretien

Difficile

Type de plante

Succulent shrub

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 14 à 30 jours

Taille adulte

9 to 15 feet

Croissance

Lente

Rusticité

USDA 10 à 12

Floraison

Late winter to early spring

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

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

Engrais

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

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Sandy, rocky, well draining

pH du sol

Neutral to slightly alkaline

Température

10 à 40°C

Humidité

20 à 50%

Sécurité

Humains

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

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

The sap can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.

Allergènes aéroportés

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

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

2 à 5m

Envergure

1,5 à 4m

Feuilles

green, gray-green, deciduous

Fleurs

yellow, red, 0,5 à 1cm

Fruits

brown, Summer

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

cuttings, seed

Quand planter

Spring, Summer

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

Bonnes associations

• Aloès — They share similar requirements for well-draining soil and minimal water.
• Rose du désert — Both plants thrive in hot, arid conditions with excellent drainage.

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Burseraceae

Genre

Commiphora

Ordre

Sapindales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Northeast Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

incense, perfumery, traditional medicine, ornamental specimen

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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.

Bon à savoir

• 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.