Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Antirrhinum majus , Antirrhinum virga , Antirrhinum orontium
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Plum
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Keep the Soil well drained, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
-
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
ANTIRRHINUM majus 'Black Prince'
Common Name
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
Snapdragon
In Hindi
Paperbark tree
snapdragon
In German
Paperbark tree
Löwenmaul
In French
Paperbark tree
muflier
In Spanish
Paperbark tree
boca de dragón
In Greek
Paperbark tree
snapdragon
In Portuguese
Paperbark tree
snapdragon
In Polish
Paperbark tree
lwia paszcza
In Latin
Paperbark tree
snapdragon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Scrophulariales
Family
Myrtaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Melaleuca
Anthurium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Snapdragon
Season and care of Paperbark Tree and Snapdragon is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Tree and Snapdragon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Paperbark Tree and Snapdragon Physical Information
Paperbark Tree and Snapdragon physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Snapdragon height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Snapdragon are as follows:
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Snapdragon flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Pink
- Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Care of Paperbark Tree and Snapdragon
Care of Paperbark Tree and Snapdragon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Snapdragon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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 Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.