Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrubs, Trees
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Australia
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Not so frequently
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Eucalyptus
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
Eucalyptus
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
नीलगिरी
In German
Rosmarinheide
Eukalyptus
In French
Andromeda polifolia
Eucalyptus
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
Eucalipto
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
ευκάλυπτος
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
Eucalipto
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
Eukaliptus
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
Eucalyptus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Andromeda
Eucalyptus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Myrtoideae
Properties of Bog Rosemary and Eucalyptus
Wondering what are the properties of Bog Rosemary and Eucalyptus? We provide you with everything About Bog Rosemary and Eucalyptus. Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns and Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns. Also Bog Rosemary does not have fragrant flowers. Bog Rosemary has allergic reactions like Not Available and Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bog Rosemary and Eucalyptus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eucalyptus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Bog Rosemary and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bog Rosemary and Eucalyptus
Care of Bog Rosemary and Eucalyptus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently. Whereas, in summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.