Myrtle flower, indoor plant - signs and superstitions for the home

The dwarf myrtle tree belongs to the myrtle family. In the wild, the plant reaches a height of three meters; the domesticated variety grows no higher than half a meter. However, it is she who has such strong positive energy that people thousands of years ago noticed the magical properties of the myrtle tree and associated a number of signs with it.

What does the flower symbolize?

The first mentions of myrtle date back to the biblical chronicles. Adam and Eve, expelled from paradise, took a branch of this plant with them to Earth and planted it there. Therefore, the myrtle tree in many countries is considered a symbol of love, beauty and eternal youth.

In different parts of the world, the myrtle flower has received various signs and superstitions.

In European countries, myrtle symbolizes a strong, happy marriage. It is believed that if a young couple grows this plant at home, then quarrels and scandals will not threaten the family hearth.
In Asian countries, love, financial well-being and prosperity are associated with myrtle. People who grow myrtle trees attract good luck and wealth. In China, the houseplant is considered a symbol of fertility, and in Japan, the tree is recognized as a symbol of the Emperor.
In the Middle East, Muslims do not recommend that young men and girls grow indoor flowers. According to local legends, the plant brings bad luck and loneliness to unmarried men and unmarried women.
The Buddhist religion associates the myrtle tree with symbols of the purity and purity of a young maiden. Therefore, brides' wedding dresses in India are made using myrtle branches and flowers.

Blooming myrtle tree

Interesting! In England, palace bouquets are decorated with flowering myrtle branches. Among the Slavic peoples, a bride's bouquet of snow-white flowers of this plant traditionally brings family happiness and a strong marriage.

Where is the best place to put it?

When choosing a place to place a myrtle tree, you need to think about the comfort of the plant. Signs cannot help with this.

In the summer, the flower needs fresh air, so it will be great on the balcony or in the garden. Summer should be warm. Under no circumstances should you place the tree under the scorching sun.

In winter, the most important thing is to ensure sufficient lighting of the flower in apartment conditions. The plant cannot be taken out onto a cold balcony.

Ideally, the myrtle tree is suitable for such an intimate and quiet place as a bedroom , since large crowds of people are unfavorable for it.

The plant is associated with family well-being, women's happiness, the birth of children, love, and wealth. But, despite the large number of positive signs, you cannot ignore the rules for caring for the myrtle tree, otherwise folk signs simply will not work.

Magical properties of the plant

Over the long history of observing the plant, humanity has discovered a number of magical properties of the home tree.

To have a prophetic dream, it is enough to place one sprig of myrtle under the pillow.
A bracelet or necklace woven from myrtle branches will help you find peace and patience.
For financial well-being, a twig or leaf picked from a plant is placed in a wallet.
To maintain health and preserve youth, various decorations are made from myrtle branches.
Wood neutralizes negative energy in the house and creates a comfortable and calm environment in the house.
Identical myrtle amulets for spouses will protect the family from infidelity and divorce.

Bracelets made of twigs for a married couple

Important! To ensure that the baby sleeps peacefully at night, a bag of dried myrtle leaves is placed under the baby’s pillow. The pleasant, unobtrusive scent soothes and has a relaxing effect.

Flower care

Summer watering should be plentiful, but in winter myrtle is not watered often. In spring and summer, myrtle is watered with water with fertilizers diluted in it, and the plant is protected from pests using special preparations.

If caring for the myrtle was not entirely correct, watering was incorrect, and in winter there was a high temperature in the room, then the tree may lose its leaves. Such a plant does not need to be thrown out, and having eliminated the cause, you need to wait until new leaves appear, but you will have to form the myrtle crown again.

By growing a wonderful myrtle in your apartment, you can not only enjoy its magnificent appearance and the aroma of its flowers. You can even make healing tinctures from it that prolong beauty and youth.

Is it possible to keep myrtle at home?

In the Middle East, the myrtle tree is considered a symbol of loneliness, therefore it is not recommended for home cultivation for young people.

But in other countries, a home flower is endowed with an extremely positive effect on the home and family well-being.

Positive signs of having a myrtle tree in your home:

A tree installed in a marital bedroom helps a married couple find understanding and harmony in their relationship.
A pot with a plant at the entrance to a house or apartment will protect the home from the evil eye and damage, and purify the air in the room.
In European countries, there is a superstition that the myrtle tree will help a lonely person find a soul mate and create a strong family.
People who grow indoor flowers attract wealth, financial independence, prosperity and well-being into their home.

A reliable protector of family and home from adversity and troubles

If a young couple wants the speedy birth of their first child, they need to plant a myrtle seed and take care of it.
A myrtle tree will help a shy girl gain self-confidence, and a young guy will find true friends or a soul mate.
The myrtle tree is a protective talisman for a happy and strong marriage, helping to avoid disagreements and strife.
Children born in a house where myrtle grows develop faster than their peers, becoming smarter and more savvy.

Important! The myrtle tree is sensitive to negative energy and large crowds of people. The plant recognizes only a single owner and his immediate environment. That is why myrtle trees do not take root in public institutions.

Unfavorable signs:

The house tree is considered a rather demanding plant to care for. And if you do not follow the rules of agricultural technology, the myrtle quickly withers and dries up.

During this period, the plant takes away positive energy, luck and prosperity from the owner. Therefore, the myrtle tree should not be allowed to be beyond comfort.
Also, only a beautiful pot is selected for growing a tree. In an ordinary container, myrtle quickly fades and dries out.
The appearance of pests on a plant warns of possible problems with the home.
Yellow leaves signal a deterioration in family relationships.

Dried, yellowed leaves warn of possible exacerbations in family relationships.

If a plant withers and dries out for no apparent reason, you can expect trouble in the near future.
Too rapid flowering of myrtle warns the owner of unnecessary costs and expenses.

Do not forget about the increased secretion of essential oils from the plant. For people suffering from allergies and respiratory diseases, indoor flowers can cause significant harm to health.

Where is the best place to put it?

The myrtle tree grows and develops best in remote, rarely visited corners of the home. The plant requires good lighting and fresh air. In the warm season, a pot with a flower is taken out to a personal plot, balcony or loggia. In winter, the tree is provided with additional lighting.

Important! Based on signs and superstitions, planting myrtle and further caring for it should be carried out by a woman.

How myrtle behaves at home

Myrtle is a houseplant that has long been familiar to many gardeners. Its evergreen, leathery leaves have a shine, and when this plant blooms, a delicate aroma spreads throughout the room. This delicate plant comes from the Mediterranean region. Myrtle grows wild in the subtropics; there are many species of it.

The fruits of this plant are even eaten. Myrtle has been grown for hundreds of years; this tree grows up to one meter in height. People who decide to grow myrtle at home describe its properties ambiguously. Some consider it a symbol of health and beauty, others prefer to use it in various rituals.

In apartment conditions, myrtle grows well, it is even possible to form its crown so that the tree has an attractive appearance.

Myrtle grows well in well-ventilated rooms where the humidity is quite high.

In summer, it is better to take myrtle out into the sun, onto the balcony, as it loves fresh air.

In the spring, myrtle can be replanted; if it is a young plant, then it can be replanted every year, and adult plants can be replanted once every two years. When replanting, it is necessary to take into account that a layer of drainage must be placed in the pot.

Healing properties of the myrtle tree

In addition to its magical purpose, the myrtle tree has healing and healing properties. In the Middle Ages, alchemists and scientists used myrtle to make cosmetics and perfumes. And in the last century, scientists discovered and proved the antibacterial properties of the plant’s essential oil.

A houseplant has a beneficial effect on the health of others. Household members get sick less often, and the immune system is strengthened.

Infusions are made from the leaves of the plant. A useful infusion is used to treat pulmonary, bronchial, viral and colds.

Infusions and decoctions of myrtle leaves

An extract from plants is used to make drugs used for diseases of the nervous system, for the treatment of the gastrointestinal tract and kidney diseases.
Preparations containing extracts from the plant are used in oncology, used for depression and insomnia.
Cosmetics based on the essential oil of the plant rejuvenate the skin and give it elasticity.
Aromatic essential oil is also used in perfumery.
On the basis of myrtle, medicinal ointments and creams are made, which are successfully used to treat skin and eye diseases.
Tea made from myrtle leaves is used for diseases of the oral cavity.
Decoctions and infusions from the plant are used to treat wounds and other damage to the skin.

Myrtle is also used in culinary arts. Seasoning is added to marinades for meat, vegetable and fish dishes. In Mediterranean countries, aromatic liqueurs are made from the berries and leaves of the plant.

Myrtle berries

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Who can I give a flower to?

A myrtle flower can be the best wedding gift for newlyweds. According to legend, the plant promotes the prosperity of love and fidelity, strengthens marriage and helps avoid quarrels and disagreements.

For a young, unmarried girl, an indoor tree will also be an excellent gift. Thanks to the flower, a modest, shy girl will gain a stable character and find her other half.

Great gift for a young girl

Also, a home plant as a gift is suitable for families where mutual understanding has been lost. Myrtle will help reconcile spouses and take their relationship to a new level.

Features of growing myrtle

Flowering: usually in summer and until mid-autumn.

Growth: myrtle grows quite slowly: annual growth is 10-15 cm.

Light: bright diffused; The plant can tolerate some amount of sunlight.

Temperature: in spring and summer moderate or slightly below moderate, 18-20 °C; During the winter months, the myrtle tree is best kept at a temperature of 5 °C and not higher than 8-10 °C.

Watering: from spring to autumn, regular and abundant (as the top layer of the substrate dries), in winter - limited.

Air humidity: from spring to autumn the plant is sprayed.

Feeding: from spring to autumn, myrtle is fertilized weekly with flower fertilizer.

Pruning: Plants tolerate pruning and trimming, so they can be shaped into any shape.

Dormant period: winter; The plant is kept in a bright, cool (5-10 °C) place with limited watering.

Transplantation: young plants are replanted every year in the spring, without burying the base of the trunk into the soil; later replanting is carried out if necessary after 2-3 years.

Reproduction: the plant propagates by seeds and cuttings.

Myrtle. © Forest & Kim Starr

Magic rituals with myrtle bush

To enhance the magical properties of a plant, there are several interesting rituals that help attract positive events and energy into the life of the owner of an indoor flower. If a girl grew a flower on her own and gave each guest a sprig of plants during the wedding ceremony, the marriage for the newlyweds will be joyful, long and happy.

Myrtle as a gift from a mother-in-law or mother-in-law will bring mutual understanding and harmony to a young family. A gifted plant will prevent any quarrel or conflict in a young, fragile family.

Important! The myrtle tree symbolizes fidelity and eternal love between spouses. In houses where a magic tree grows, joy, happiness and prosperity always reign

Fortune telling for the betrothed

In order for a girl to meet her future husband, the essential oil of the plant is used. To do this, add a few drops of oil to the water when taking a bath. According to signs and superstitions, the aroma of myrtle will definitely help in finding the chosen one.

Myrtle essential oil

Love spell

To strengthen a love connection, beautiful bracelets are woven from tree branches. The jewelry is made for the girl and her other half. As long as lovers wear jewelry, their feelings will intensify and will definitely lead to marriage.

Ritual to attract money and good luck

There are several ways to use an indoor flower to bring wealth and good luck into your life.

To forget about financial problems and poverty, gold jewelry is placed next to the tree at night.
A myrtle leaf or branch in a wallet will help the owner of the flower forget about lack of money and financial problems.
Plant flowers are used to attract finance. The collected flowers are placed in a fabric bag and always carried with you. The ritual attracts material well-being and protects a person from making wrong decisions and various scams.

Myrtle tree flowers
Myrtle bushes are considered an excellent amulet for the home and life of people who care for them.

Symbolic meaning of myrtle

At different times, myrtle was given a special meaning. Most often, this plant symbolized silence, peace, pleasure, love, glory and good deeds (which is why in ancient times the myrtle wreath was indispensable at weddings). In antiquity, myrtle was considered one of the attributes of Venus.

In Ancient Greece, myrtle was a symbol of power and high position in society. Heroes and victors were greeted with myrtle branches in their hands after military campaigns. During the Renaissance, the evergreen bush symbolized eternal love and marital fidelity. According to the Bible, the messenger of salvation during the global flood was a dove with a sprig of myrtle.

In the 19th century, Queen Victoria introduced the tradition of using myrtle wreaths and bouquets of the bush's lush white flowers at royal weddings. This tradition is still honored in the British royal house, where every bride always has a sprig of myrtle in her bouquet, cut from the royal garden.

How to avoid the consequences predicted in signs

Any negative impact can harm the plant:

A tree requires communication and care. You need to talk to him and look at him as often as possible.
In public places, myrtle grows poorly and loses its magical properties altogether.
The tree should be cared for by the same person; the plant responds best to female energy.
If you abandon the tree and throw it away, luck and prosperity will immediately leave the life of the former owner of the flower.
Quarrels and strife in the house will lead to the rapid death of the plant, which will bring even more trouble to the family.

It is also necessary to avoid negative statements and actions towards the plant.

By following the rules for growing and caring for a myrtle tree, there will always be a great mood, love, happiness and health for all family members in the house.

Signs associated with myrtle

Despite the good symbolism, the plant can predict danger. Ultimately, any unpleasant and difficult situation will end well. The person will gain life experience.

For a correct explanation of the signs, it is important on what day of the week the flower came home:

Monday - disappointment in friends awaits. Friends will turn away and not help in difficult times;
Tuesday - there will be a promotion at work. Recognition in the team, support from superiors;
Wednesday - to meet a friend with whom communication has long ceased. Trust will be restored;
Thursday - portends a break with your loved one. There will be quarrels, people will grow cold towards each other. Separation is inevitable;
Friday or Saturday - a personal crisis is possible. A person will not cope with troubles and will become despondent. Communication with family will help you get out of depression;
buying a flower on Sunday promises good news from distant relatives.

If myrtle is purchased for your own home, it determines events that will affect each family member. It is important not only to receive a warning, but also to try to avoid trouble:

a lush crown of a flower - to disappointment in love. The ideal image of the chosen one(s) will be broken forever. This will lead to melancholy and prolonged melancholy;
Pests have appeared on the myrtle tree - an unpleasant move awaits. Due to circumstances, you will have to change housing and solve many problems;
the sluggish, unhealthy appearance of the plant portends danger. A bad event will affect the whole family;
beautiful, strong myrtle - worth waiting for the birth of a child. Will be born either to relatives or to the person himself;
lush flowering of a tree - the sense of proportion will disappear. It will be difficult to stop on time. Money and time will be wasted;
watering a flower on Wednesday or on weekends - the appearance of small joys in life;
throw away the plant - scare away good luck. Fortune will turn away. You will have to provide different options in advance or the result will be bad.

Myrtle can improve any atmosphere in the home. This amazing flower will give you comfort and excellent health. Just pay attention to the signs before purchasing.

Myths and legends about myrtle

Sacred myrtle groves grew around the temples of Aphrodite (Venus to the Romans), the goddess of love and beauty. Wreaths from its branches were worn by girls and boys during rituals in honor of holidays dedicated to the goddess of fertility Demeter and the god of vegetation, winemaking and viticulture Dionysius. Statues of heroes were decorated with wreaths and branches.

Among the Jews, myrtle was an important attribute in religious ceremonies. The plant itself is often mentioned in the history of this people. The angel who appeared in the vision of the prophet Zechariah stood in a depression between the myrtle bushes. By the image of an angel we mean the Lord himself. On the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) the ritual of “raising the lulav” is performed. Lulav consists of four plants, myrtle is one of them.

In many countries, it is a symbol of purity, purity, beauty, youth, marital fidelity and love. In Germany and the Baltic countries it was planted at the birth of a girl. When she got married, a wreath was made from it for the bride. For Catholics, myrtle is the personification of the spirit of the Virgin Mary.

Is it possible to revive a dying plant?

As soon as drying and falling leaves become noticeable, you need to arm yourself with a magnifying glass. There may be a spider mite on your flower. The first sign will be yellowing of individual leaves. It can settle if the leaves are rarely moistened and the air in the room is dry. If the yellowing of leaves is widespread, then the reason may be overwatering and rotting of the roots.

If there are living branches, the plant needs to be revived. First of all, inspect the roots and remove all damaged ones. Sprinkle the cut areas with crushed coal, then with Kornevin. Remove the leaves from the ground part and perform deep pruning. Leave only living branches. Take light soil for planting so that it does not hold water. Do frequent watering with water containing microdoses of Kornevin. And wait, perhaps the plant will come to life. It is better not to bring the flower to this state.

Transplanting myrtle ornamental

It is carried out either when the bush has grown out of the pot and it has become crowded there, or to prevent the death of the plant.

Regardless of the reason, the sequence of actions during transplantation is as follows:

Before transplanting, it is recommended not to water the tree for a day or two to allow the soil to dry out. This will make it easier to remove it from the pot.
Prepare a new pot. Don’t forget to fill it with expanded clay and drainage, and top half with substrate (its composition will be indicated below).
Turn the pot over, carefully grab the flower by the base and pull it out.
Inspect the roots and lower parts of the leaves to see if they have begun to rot, if there are marks there that should not be there, or colonies of pests (see the section “Diseases and Pests” to find out what exactly this could be).
If something appears, it is better to first treat the plant in accordance with the diagnosis, and only then replant it, so as not to drag the disease to a new place.
If everything is in order, then treat the myrtle roots with a growth stimulant - this will help it take root in a new place, since myrtle usually does not tolerate transplantation.
Place the tree in a pot and fill in the remaining substrate.
Water thoroughly and move to shade.

When can you replant?

Preferably in winter. Winter is a dormant period for the plant, so it can easily withstand the stress of replanting. An exception is replanting for sanitary purposes (for example, if the plant is waterlogged and is transplanted into drier soil for replanting).

How often should a myrtle tree be replanted?

Young trees grow quickly, so they quickly grow out of the pot; their root system becomes crowded there. Therefore, they are replanted annually. And plants older than four to five years are rarely replanted: approximately once every three to four years.

Priming

You can buy ready-made soil. If you decide to do it yourself, then take peat, turf, humus and river sand. There should be equal amounts of peat and turf, but slightly more than humus and sand. Humus and sand are also equally divided.

Myrtle pot

It should be large both in width and height, since myrtle has a developed root system. However, not too big, otherwise moisture will accumulate at the bottom and the roots will rot. It is optimal if there are two to three centimeters between the roots and the walls of the pot. Material – preferably plastic.