Austromyrtus dulcis
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🍎fruit (1)
🌱other (1)

Austromyrtus dulcis

Migden-berry · Midgen berry · Midyim

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Toxicity: low
Water every
3 days
Hardiness
Zone 9–10
Click count
36
Observations
16

Description

Source: leafsnap

Austromyrtus dulcis is a species of plant native to eastern Australia. it grows as a small spreading shrub and is easily recognised by its characteristic berries that usually ripen in summer and autumn. Common names include the midgen berry, midyim, and silky myrtle.

Care Guide

💧 Water 1-2 times a week
Suggested frequency: 1-2 times a week
☀️ Light
🌡️ Temperature

This plant does well in temperate, subtropical, and tropical climates, those related to or taking place in an area between the tropics and the temperate zone; bordering the tropics; practically tropical. These regions of the globe are those that are directly south or north of the tropics. Climates in subtropical regions are warm and humid.

💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil
🌱 Fertilizer

In addition to the roots working with soil microbes to carry nutrients from the soil into their roots, Midyim Berry needs photosynthesis from the leaves to manufacture nutrients. To increase soil microbial health, it is best to fertilize right away after harvesting using a premium-grade fertilizer and water often with a seaweed solution.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

The midyim berry may be pruned to any form and can be used to create a lovely hedge. It spreads relatively quickly. Uncleaned fruits take a little longer to germinate than freshly cleaned seed, which does so in 3–4 weeks. Despite the seed's strong outer covering, no scarification (breaking or scratching) is required. It is also simple to propagate plants from cuttings or layers.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

A resilient species, midgen berry bushes are infrequently attacked by pests or disease. Midgen berries are edible, which is another excellent incentive to include them in the landscape. The slightly chewy berries are not only tasty, but they also include dietary fiber, calcium, iron, and vitamin C.

Characteristics

Plant Type
Perennial shrub
Genus
Austromyrtus
Family
Myrtaceae
Hardiness Zone
9-10
Bloom Time
Spring, summer, and autumn
Native Area
Eastern Australia

Tags (3)

Common Names (3)

en Migden-berry
en Midgen berry
en Midyim