Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Plum
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Paperbark tree
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Paperbark tree
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Paperbark tree
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Paperbark tree
cólquico
In Greek
Paperbark tree
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Paperbark tree
aftomn gema
In Polish
Paperbark tree
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Paperbark tree
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Melaleuca
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Paperbark Tree and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Tree and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Paperbark Tree and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Paperbark Tree and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Paperbark Tree and Autumn Crocus
Care of Paperbark Tree and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.