Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
River side
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
10-14
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
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Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In German
Eukalyptus
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Eucalyptus
Baobab
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Baobab
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Baobab
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
baobá
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Baobab
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Baobab
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Bombacaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Adansonia
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Bombacoideae
Properties of Eucalyptus and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Eucalyptus and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Eucalyptus and Baobab. Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Eucalyptus does not have fragrant flowers. Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems and Baobab has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems. 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 Eucalyptus and Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Baobab
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Baobab season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Baobab Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Baobab are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Baobab
Care of Eucalyptus and Baobab 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 Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.