Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
River side
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
8-15
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Small oblong
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, 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 over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
AMMI majus
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
बिशप निराना
In German
Eukalyptus
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Eucalyptus
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Eucalipto
biznaga
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Eukaliptus
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Trachyspermum
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Bishop's Weed season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Eucalyptus and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Bishop's Weed
Care of Eucalyptus and Bishop's Weed 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 Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.