Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
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Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Paperbark tree
In German
QUICKSTICK
Paperbark tree
In French
QUICKSTICK
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Paperbark tree
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Paperbark tree
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Quickstick
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Melaleuca
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Quickstick and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Quickstick and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Paperbark Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Quickstick and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Paperbark Tree
Care of Quickstick and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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.