Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Australia
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
-
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Round
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
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
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Frogs
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Starch
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MARSILEA mutica
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
Pepperwort
Paperbark tree
In German
Pepperwort
Paperbark tree
In French
Pepperwort
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
Pepperwort
Paperbark tree
In Greek
Pepperwort
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Pepperwort
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Pepperwort
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Pepperwort
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Charophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Marsileaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pepperwort and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Pepperwort and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pepperwort and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pepperwort and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Pepperwort and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pepperwort and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Pepperwort flower color:
Pepperwort leaf color: Light Green and Dark Red
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pepperwort and Paperbark Tree
Care of Pepperwort and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pepperwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pepperwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.