Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Epiphytes
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Rainforest
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Muscle Pain, Rheumatism
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM(WHITE HEART) PPAF
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Anthurium
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
Anthurium
Paperbark tree
In German
Anthurium
Paperbark tree
In French
Anthurium
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
Anthurium
Paperbark tree
In Greek
ανθούρια
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Anthurium
Paperbark tree
In Polish
anturium
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Anthurium
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Myrtales
Genus
Anthurium
Melaleuca
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Anthurium and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Anthurium and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Anthurium and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anthurium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Anthurium is Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anthurium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Anthurium and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Anthurium and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Anthurium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Anthurium and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Anthurium flower color: White and Pink
Anthurium leaf color: Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Anthurium and Paperbark Tree
Care of Anthurium and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anthurium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Anthurium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.