Also known as Cajuput · Dotted Melaleuca · Hillock Bush
Melaleuca hypericifolia is a fast-growing shrub or small tree native to eastern Australia, admired for its bright green foliage and showy white flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Thrives in full sun to partial shade. More sun promotes better flowering and denser growth.
Consistent
50% intensity
Keep soil moderately moist, allowing the top layer to dry slightly between waterings.
Sandy, Loam, Clay
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-26°C. Protect from frost; bring indoors if temperatures drop below 10°C.
Light
25% intensity
Feed once in spring with a balanced fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Melaleuca hypericifolia prefers consistently moist soil, especially when young. Water deeply when the top 2-3 cm of soil feel dry. Reduce watering in cooler months, but avoid letting the soil become completely parched.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage denser growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches.
Light pruning can be done to control size and promote bushiness, ensuring good air circulation within the plant.
Easily propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Use a rooting hormone to improve success rates. Plant cuttings in a well-draining medium and keep them consistently moist and warm in a sheltered location.
Young plants may need repotting every 1-2 years. Choose a pot with adequate drainage. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of potting soil and perlite or coarse sand. Repot in spring before new growth begins.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Melaleuca Hypericifolia (Melaleuca hypericifolia) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Melaleuca |
| Species | Melaleuca hypericifolia |
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