Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
herbaceous annuals
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Paperbark tree
In German
Pelargonium
Paperbark tree
In French
pélargonium
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
pelargonium
Paperbark tree
In Greek
Pelargonium
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Paperbark tree
In Polish
pelargonia
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Pelargonium
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Myrtales
Family
Geraniaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Melaleuca
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Scented Geranium and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Paperbark Tree
Care of Scented Geranium and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium 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.