Paperbark Tree

African Daisy

About Paperbark Tree and African Daisy

Paperbark Tree

African Daisy

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Tree

Perennial

Origin

Southeastern Asia, Australia

South Africa

Types

Melaleuca quinquenervia

Shasta Daisy Gloriosa Daisies Painted Daisy Pyrethrum Daisies

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Warm and moist climatic conditions

gardens, Grassland

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1510-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

6-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory

White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Plum

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Get enough water whenever the soil is dry

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water twice a day in the initial period

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Hummingbirds

Bees, Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism

Cold, Cough, Stomach pain

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood

Flowers

Other Uses

Used as essential oil

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MELALEUCA quinquenervia

OSTEOSPERMUM

Common Name

Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree

African daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy

In Hindi

Paperbark tree

अफ्रीकी डेज़ी

In German

Paperbark tree

African Daisy

In French

Paperbark tree

marguerite africaine

In Spanish

Paperbark tree

margarita africana

In Greek

Paperbark tree

Αφρικανική μαργαρίτα

In Portuguese

Paperbark tree

africano margarida

In Polish

Paperbark tree

Gerbery

In Latin

Paperbark tree

African primula

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Anthophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Asterales

Family

Myrtaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Melaleuca

Osteospermum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

‎Calenduleae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

1350

1 27800

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Properties of Paperbark Tree and African Daisy

Wondering what are the properties of Paperbark Tree and African Daisy? We provide you with everything About Paperbark Tree and African Daisy. Paperbark Tree doesn't have thorns and African Daisy doesn't have thorns. Also Paperbark Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Paperbark Tree has allergic reactions like and African Daisy has allergic reactions like . 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 Paperbark Tree and African Daisy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and African Daisy

Season and care of Paperbark Tree and African Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Tree and African Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and African Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for African Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Daisy is Neutral.

Paperbark Tree and African Daisy Physical Information

Paperbark Tree and African Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas African Daisy height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and African Daisy are as follows:

Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
African Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
African Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green

Care of Paperbark Tree and African Daisy

Care of Paperbark Tree and African Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Daisy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly and Remove deadheads. In summer Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.