Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Myrcia

Species:

Myrcia tresantha

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers soils with high organic content