Creeping Myrtle Plant
Creeping Myrtle (Vinca minor) is a groundcover growing 6-12 inches tall, hardy in USDA zones 4-9, with fast growth in well-drained, loamy soil, requiring full sun and medium moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Groundcover
Height
15 to 30 cm
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, acidic
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Europe
Climatic Condition
Temperate, shaded
Temperature (°)
10 to 25°C
Humidity (%)
50 to 70
Potting media
Peat and loamy mix
Fertilizers
Balanced fertilizer
Watering
Moderate watering
Plant Weight
20 to 30 g
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Soil EC
Moderate
Yeild Per Plant
N/A
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Groundcover, ornamental value, good for erosion control in shady areas.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides containing metalaxyl, Miticides containing abamectin, Systemic insecticides like imidacloprid.