Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
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Habitat
River side
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
2-7
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
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Aesthetic Uses
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Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Big Bluestem grass
In German
Eukalyptus
Große Bartgras
In French
Eucalyptus
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
Eucalipto
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Genus
Eucalyptus
Andropogon
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Big Bluestem
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Big Bluestem season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Big Bluestem Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Big Bluestem are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Big Bluestem
Care of Eucalyptus and Big Bluestem 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 Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.