Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrubs, Trees
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia
Types
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange Red
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
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
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
Eucalyptus
Common Name
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
Eucalyptus
In Hindi
Chinese lantern
नीलगिरी
In German
Lampionblume
Eukalyptus
In French
Coqueret alkékenge
Eucalyptus
In Spanish
Chinese lantern
Eucalipto
In Greek
Chinese lantern
ευκάλυπτος
In Portuguese
Chinese lantern
Eucalipto
In Polish
Miechunka rozdęta
Eukaliptus
In Latin
Chinese lantern
Eucalyptus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Physalis
Eucalyptus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Physaleae
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Myrtoideae
Properties of Chinese Lantern and Eucalyptus
Wondering what are the properties of Chinese Lantern and Eucalyptus? We provide you with everything About Chinese Lantern and Eucalyptus. Chinese Lantern doesn't have thorns and Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns. Also Chinese Lantern does not have fragrant flowers. Chinese Lantern has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach and Vomiting and Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach and Vomiting. 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 Chinese Lantern and Eucalyptus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chinese Lantern and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Chinese Lantern and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Lantern and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Lantern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eucalyptus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Chinese Lantern and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Chinese Lantern and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Chinese Lantern and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chinese Lantern and Eucalyptus
Care of Chinese Lantern and Eucalyptus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Lantern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Chinese Lantern 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.