Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Melaleuca quinquenervia
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Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Plum
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Snails
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Paperbark tree
रजत बाबा
In German
Paperbark tree
Silver Sage
In French
Paperbark tree
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Paperbark tree
silver Sage
In Greek
Paperbark tree
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Paperbark tree
silver Sage
In Polish
Paperbark tree
silver Sage
In Latin
Paperbark tree
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Silver Sage
Season and care of Paperbark Tree and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Tree and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Paperbark Tree and Silver Sage Physical Information
Paperbark Tree and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Silver Sage are as follows:
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Paperbark Tree and Silver Sage
Care of Paperbark Tree and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.