Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Australia
Types
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Red
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Toxic
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
CARISSA macrocarpa
Eucalyptus
Common Name
Carissia
Eucalyptus
In German
carissa
Eukalyptus
In French
carissa
Eucalyptus
In Spanish
carissa
Eucalipto
In Greek
carissa
ευκάλυπτος
In Portuguese
carissa
Eucalipto
In Polish
carissa
Eukaliptus
In Latin
carissa
Eucalyptus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Myrtales
Family
Apocynaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Carisseae
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Carissa and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Carissa and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eucalyptus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa is Loam, Sand and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Carissa and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Carissa and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Carissa and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Carissa flower color: White
Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Carissa and Eucalyptus
Care of Carissa and Eucalyptus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.