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.
Commiphora gileadensis flower
Flower color yellow to orange with 3 petals in triangle shape.
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How to grow Commiphora gileadensis growing and care:
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
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Summer
General information about the flower:
Triangle flowers with 3 petals color can be yellow to orange
Scientific name:
Commiphora gileadensis
Alternative names: Balsam of Gilead, Balsam of Mecca, Mecca Myrrh