Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
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Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
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Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
Ranunculus
Paperbark tree
In German
Ranunkel
Paperbark tree
In French
Ranunculus
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
ranúnculo
Paperbark tree
In Greek
Ranunculus
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Ranogkylos
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Ranogkylos
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Myrtales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Ranunculus
Melaleuca
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
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Season and Care of Ranunculus and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Ranunculus and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ranunculus and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Ranunculus and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color:
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ranunculus and Paperbark Tree
Care of Ranunculus and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ranunculus 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.