Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
River side
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Abutilon
In German
Eukalyptus
Abutilon
In French
Eucalyptus
Abutilon
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Abutilon
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Abutilon
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Abutilon
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Abutilon
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Malveae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Abutilon
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Abutilon season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Abutilon Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Abutilon are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Abutilon
Care of Eucalyptus and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.