Melaleuca viridiflora
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Melaleuca viridiflora

Paperbark teatree · Paperbark-tree · Swamp paperbark · Swamp teatree · White teatree

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
4
Observations
1

Description

Source: leafsnap

Melaleuca viridiflora, commonly known as broad-leaved paperbark, is a plant in the myrtle family Myrtaceae, and is native to woodlands, swamps and streams in monsoonal areas of northern Australia and New Guinea. It is usually a small tree with an open canopy, papery bark and spikes of cream, yellow, green or red flowers.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

The Niaouli-tree comes from open habitats, such as sunny meadows and forest margins, which offer abundant light. It does best in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, adapting well to different sunlight conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Niaouli-tree comes from tropical areas where the climate is generally warm and humid. As a result, it is well suited to high temperatures and moisture. It does not tolerate sudden temperature shifts and prefers a stable temperature, so indoor temperature fluctuations should be avoided. It usually cannot tolerate cold and needs higher temperatures to grow. If the ambient temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

The best time to fertilize a Niaouli tree is in early spring, as it breaks dormancy. This supports overall growth and flower development. Fertilizing improves foliage, stems, and branches, and encourages flowers that are large, vibrant, and long-lasting. It also helps transport nutrients from the roots to the flowers and enhances the plant's health and resistance to disease.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

The Niaouli tree needs pruning in early spring to maintain its shape and remove any dead wood. Thinning out the interior branches improves airflow, promoting healthy growth. It is important to make clean, angled cuts during this process to enhance the tree's health and aesthetic appeal.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Melaleuca
Family
Myrtaceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
4.88 m to 10.06 m
Mature Spread
3.05 m to 6.1 m
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Olive Drab
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 2.03 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Fall, Early winter, Mid winter

Tags (5)

Common Names (14)

en Paperbark teatree
en Paperbark-tree
en Swamp paperbark
en Swamp teatree
en White teatree
en Coarse-leaf paperbark
en Broadleaf paperbark
en Broadleaf teatree
en Green-flower paperbark
en Niaouli-Tree
en Niauli
en Brown-leaved Paperbark
en Greenflower tea
en Broad-leaved paperbark