Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
-
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Paperbark tree
In German
Silver Sage
Paperbark tree
In French
Silver Sage
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
silver Sage
Paperbark tree
In Greek
Silver Sage
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Paperbark tree
In Polish
silver Sage
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Silver Sage and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Silver Sage and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Sage and Paperbark Tree
Care of Silver Sage and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage 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.