Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
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, Light Green, Ivory
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
Epidendrum
Paperbark tree
In German
Epidendrum
Paperbark tree
In French
Epidendrum
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
Epidendrum
Paperbark tree
In Greek
Epidendrum
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Epidendrum
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Epidendrum
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Orchidaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Coilostylis
Melaleuca
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Epidendrum and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Epidendrum and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Epidendrum and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Epidendrum and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Epidendrum and Paperbark Tree
Care of Epidendrum and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.