Paperbark Tree

Scented Geranium

About Paperbark Tree and Scented Geranium

Paperbark Tree

Scented Geranium

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

Southeastern Asia, Australia

Types

Melaleuca quinquenervia

herbaceous annuals

Number of Varieties

5200

0 40000

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Habitat

Warm and moist climatic conditions

Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1510-15

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

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm38.14 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, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Plum

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Linear to lanceolate

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

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

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Get enough water whenever the soil is dry

Water when soil is dry

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

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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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

Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Landscape Designing, 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

Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as essential oil

As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food

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, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MELALEUCA quinquenervia

PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'

Common Name

Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree

Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium

In Hindi

Paperbark tree

Pelargonium

In German

Paperbark tree

Pelargonium

In French

Paperbark tree

pélargonium

In Spanish

Paperbark tree

pelargonium

In Greek

Paperbark tree

Pelargonium

In Portuguese

Paperbark tree

pelargônio

In Polish

Paperbark tree

pelargonia

In Latin

Paperbark tree

Pelargonium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Geraniales

Family

Myrtaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Melaleuca

Pelargonium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

13200

1 27800

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Properties of Paperbark Tree and Scented Geranium

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

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Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Scented Geranium

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

Paperbark Tree and Scented Geranium Physical Information

Paperbark Tree and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Scented Geranium are as follows:

Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green

Care of Paperbark Tree and Scented Geranium

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