Paperbark Tree

Madagascar Periwinkle

About Paperbark Tree and Madagascar Periwinkle

Paperbark Tree

Madagascar Periwinkle

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

Southeastern Asia, Australia

Madagascar

Types

Melaleuca quinquenervia

Number of Varieties

550

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Habitat

Warm and moist climatic conditions

subtropical regions, Tropical areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-159-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

12-1

Sunset Zone

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

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm15.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory

Red, Pink, Peach

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Plum

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Elliptic and Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Pollution, Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Get enough water whenever the soil is dry

Do not water excessively, Needs less watering, Needs small amount of water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

aster yellow, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Stem rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Pollution, Salt

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Hummingbirds

Butterflies

Allergy

Toxic if not prepared properly

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Cancer, Diabetes, Hodgkin's lymphoma., Leukemia, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood

Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk

Other Uses

Used as essential oil

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology

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, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MELALEUCA quinquenervia

CATHARANTHUS roseus

Common Name

Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree

Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca

In Hindi

Paperbark tree

Vinca

In German

Paperbark tree

Rosafarbene Catharanthe

In French

Paperbark tree

Pervenche de Madagascar

In Spanish

Paperbark tree

Catharanthus roseus

In Greek

Paperbark tree

Catharanthus roseus

In Portuguese

Paperbark tree

Catharanthus roseus

In Polish

Paperbark tree

Katarantus różowy

In Latin

Paperbark tree

Catharanthus roseus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Gentianales

Family

Myrtaceae

Apocynaceae

Genus

Melaleuca

Catharanthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Vicieae

Subfamily

Rauvolfioideae

Number of Species

138

1 27800

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Properties of Paperbark Tree and Madagascar Periwinkle

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

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Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Madagascar Periwinkle

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

Paperbark Tree and Madagascar Periwinkle Physical Information

Paperbark Tree and Madagascar Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Madagascar Periwinkle are as follows:

Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Madagascar Periwinkle flower color: Red, Pink and Peach
Madagascar Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Paperbark Tree and Madagascar Periwinkle

Care of Paperbark Tree and Madagascar Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Madagascar Periwinkle pruning is done 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 Madagascar Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.