Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
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
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
-
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GEUM rivale
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Paperbark tree
In German
Hortensie
Paperbark tree
In French
Hortensia
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
Hortensia
Paperbark tree
In Greek
υδραγεία
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Hortensja
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Hibiscus
Paperbark tree
Family
Rosaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Chocolate-root and Paperbark Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Chocolate-root and Paperbark Tree? We provide you with everything About Chocolate-root and Paperbark Tree. Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns and Paperbark Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Chocolate-root does not have fragrant flowers. Chocolate-root has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Paperbark Tree has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chocolate-root and Paperbark Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chocolate-root and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Chocolate-root and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Chocolate-root and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chocolate-root season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Paperbark Tree season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Chocolate-root is Light and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chocolate-root is Acidic and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chocolate-root and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Chocolate-root and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Chocolate-root and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chocolate-root and Paperbark Tree
Care of Chocolate-root and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root 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.