Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
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Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
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
Light Green
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
Paperbark tree
In German
Echte Kamille
Paperbark tree
In French
Matricaria recutita
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
Paperbark tree
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Matricaria
Melaleuca
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of German Chamomile and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Paperbark Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
German Chamomile and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
German Chamomile and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of German Chamomile and Paperbark Tree
Care of German Chamomile and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile 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.