Commiphora gileadensis growing shrub‎ or small tree of the genus Commiphora also known as Arabian balsam tree, Commiphora gileadensis perennial deciduous plant, used for medical but mostly used as ornamental plant and also for the resin (that named Balsam of Gilead), can grow in desert climate and growing in hardiness zone 10-11
Leaves color green in oval shape, leaves grow in group of 3.
Flower color yellow to orange with 3 petals in triangle shape.
Well drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
Spring / Autumn / Winter
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
Early winter
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant:
2-3m, 80-120 inches, 6-10 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Slow growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water (do not over water)
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full sun
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season?
Summer
General information about the flower:
Triangle flowers with 3 petals color can be yellow to orange
Commiphora gileadensis
Alternative names: Balsam of Gilead, Balsam of Mecca, Mecca Myrrh
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Winter planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Slow growing plants
Plant life-form: Deciduous, Perennial plant, Shrub, Tree
Plant Uses: Drought tolerant plants, Medical uses, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Regularly water, Small amounts of water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 11
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental fruit, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Summer flowers
Flower colors: Orange flower, Yellow flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: