Backhousia citriodora | Queensland Myrtle | Various
Backhousia citriodora belongs to the plant family MYRTACE and Genus Backhousia This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Backhousia citriodora does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Backhousia citriodora so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Backhousia citriodora Queensland myrtle is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
The leaves of Backhousia citriodora have a mildly fruity aroma.
Leaves of the plant Backhousia citriodora have a smell of lemon scented and in terms of a broad classification could be described as … Fruity | Mild
Bacopa monnieri | Herb Of Grace, Brahmi, Water Hyssop | Various
Baileya multiradiata | Desert Marigold | Various
"The Fragrant Garden. A book about sweet scented flowers and leaves", Louise Beebe Wilder, Dover Publications, New York, 1974. Originally published as "The Fragrant Path", Louise Beebe Wilder, 1932, The Macmillan Company.