Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Southwestern United States
Types
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
-
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Plum
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Common Name
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
Deer Grass
In Hindi
Paperbark tree
हिरण घास
In German
Paperbark tree
Deer Grass
In French
Paperbark tree
cerfs Herbe
In Spanish
Paperbark tree
Ciervo Hierba
In Greek
Paperbark tree
ελάφια Grass
In Portuguese
Paperbark tree
cervos grama
In Polish
Paperbark tree
Deer Trawa
In Latin
Paperbark tree
deer Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Melaleuca
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Deer Grass
Season and care of Paperbark Tree and Deer Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Tree and Deer Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Deer Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Paperbark Tree and Deer Grass Physical Information
Paperbark Tree and Deer Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Deer Grass are as follows:
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Deer Grass flower color:
- Deer Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Paperbark Tree and Deer Grass
Care of Paperbark Tree and Deer Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.