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Myrrh

C$16.49
Commiphora myrrha
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Myrrh
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Common Name: Myrrh
Botanical Latin Name: Commiphora myrrha
Alternate Common Names: Common myrrh, Gum myrrh, Somali myrrh, Herabol myrrh, True myrrh, Commiphora myrrha
Hardiness Zone: 10a
Color: White

We do not sell Live plants We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors.

Listing is for 5 Seeds. Myrrh is a woody shrub or small tree valued for its rugged form, spiny branches, and resin that seeps from cuts in the bark and dries into aromatic lumps. The plant develops a knotty structure over time, with small trifoliate leaves and a naturally sparse, sculptural silhouette. It�s best treated as a specialty specimen�more about character and form than fast growth.

In cultivation, myrrh prefers bright light, warmth, and very fast drainage. Use a gritty, mineral-heavy mix and water deeply only after the container has dried down significantly; prolonged dampness can cause root problems quickly. Strong airflow and a dry resting period during cooler, lower-light stretches help mimic the plant�s natural rhythm.

Given time, myrrh can take on a bonsai-like look with peeling bark tones and a compact branching pattern. Growers often focus on shaping and training rather than heavy feeding, allowing slow growth to build dense wood and a stable frame. For collectors of arid-adapted plants, it�s a distinctive, conversation-starting specimen that rewards patience and careful watering.

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