Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrubs, Trees
Origin
South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand
Australia
Types
Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
9-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
White, Red, Blue, Green
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Burgundy
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
-
Well drained
The pH of Soil
-
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Water when soil is 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, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, 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, fertilize in spring, In Late summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
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Botanical Name
CORDYLINE
Eucalyptus
Common Name
Cordyline
Eucalyptus
In Hindi
Cordyline
नीलगिरी
In German
Cordyline
Eukalyptus
In French
cordyline
Eucalyptus
In Spanish
cordyline
Eucalipto
In Greek
Cordyline
ευκάλυπτος
In Portuguese
Cordyline
Eucalipto
In Polish
Cordyline
Eukaliptus
In Latin
Cordyline
Eucalyptus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Liliaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Cordyline
Eucalyptus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Lomandroideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Cordyline and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Cordyline and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Cordyline and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cordyline season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eucalyptus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cordyline is and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Cordyline is and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Cordyline and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Cordyline and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Cordyline 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 Cordyline and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Care of Cordyline and Eucalyptus
Care of Cordyline and Eucalyptus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves 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 Cordyline 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.