Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southern Africa
Habitat
Subtropical climates
Rocky areas, sand dunes, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Dry root rot, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Slugs, Snails, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for the Scalp, Natural Sunscreen, Promotes healthy skin, Removes dandruff
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PERSEA americana 'Reed'( Guatemalan Strain)
Euryops pectinatus
Common Name
Avocado, Guatemalan Avocado
Euryops
In German
Avocado
Euryops
In Spanish
Aguacate
Euryops
In Greek
Αβοκάντο
Euryops
In Portuguese
Abacate
Euryops
In Polish
Awokado
Euryops
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Avocado and Euryops
Season and care of Avocado and Euryops is important to know. While considering everything about Avocado and Euryops Care, growing season is an essential factor. Avocado season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Euryops season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Euryops is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Euryops is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Avocado and Euryops Physical Information
Avocado and Euryops physical information is very important for comparison. Avocado height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Euryops height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Avocado and Euryops are as follows:
Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Euryops flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Euryops leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Avocado and Euryops
Care of Avocado and Euryops include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Avocado pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Euryops pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Euryops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.