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How to grow and care for Melaleuca quinquenervia (Cav.) S.T.Blake

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Melaleuca quinquenervia (Cav.) S.T.Blake, Paperbark tree, Broadleaf paperbark, Cajeput, Coastal teatree, Paperbark, Tea tree

Melaleuca quinquenervia (Cav.) S.T.Blake 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct light

16C° ~24C°

Every 7 days

water

How to water Melaleuca quinquenervia (Cav.) S.T.Blake

How often should I water?

check Melaleuca quinquenervia (Cav.) S.T.Blake Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently

When do I need to water?

the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry

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Light & Location

How much light does a Melaleuca quinquenervia (Cav.) S.T.Blake need?

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Bright direct light

Bright indirect light

Grow light

Light preference

Melaleuca quinquenervia (Cav.) S.T.Blake likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!

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20K~

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20K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

-2~40℃

45

Houseplants

-15

16~24℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Melaleuca quinquenervia (Cav.) S.T.Blake at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Melaleuca quinquenervia (Cav.) S.T.Blake prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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When should I fertilize?

Only when your plant is healthy

How frequently should I fertilize?

1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.

Characteristic

The taxonomic classification of Melaleuca quinquenervia (Cav.) S.T.Blake is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Myrtales, Family: Myrtaceae, Genus: Melaleuca, Species: Melaleuca quinquenervia

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
Time to plantSpring, Fall
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderMyrtales
FamilyMyrtaceae
GenusMelaleuca
SpeciesMelaleuca quinquenervia

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