Paperbark Tree

Moonlight cactus

About Paperbark Tree and Moonlight cactus

Paperbark Tree

Moonlight cactus

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Annual and Perennial

Type

Tree

Cactus or Succulent

Origin

Southeastern Asia, Australia

Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America

Types

Melaleuca quinquenervia

Not avilable

Number of Varieties

510

0 40000

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Habitat

Warm and moist climatic conditions

Desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-15-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

Sunset Zone

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

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Weeping

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm4.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory

Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Multi-Color

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Plum

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Get enough water whenever the soil is dry

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Hanging Basket, 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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood

Fruits, Nut

Other Uses

Used as essential oil

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Paperbark tree

moonlight cactus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Caryophyllales

Family

Myrtaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Melaleuca

Selenicereus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Hylocereeae

Subfamily

Cactoideae

Number of Species

131

1 27800

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Properties of Paperbark Tree and Moonlight cactus

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

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Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Moonlight cactus

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

Paperbark Tree and Moonlight cactus Physical Information

Paperbark Tree and Moonlight cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Moonlight cactus are as follows:

Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color:

Care of Paperbark Tree and Moonlight cactus

Care of Paperbark Tree and Moonlight cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Moonlight cactus pruning is done . In summer Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.