Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
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Habitat
River side
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
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
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Black Currant
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Black Currant
In German
Eukalyptus
Black Currant
In French
Eucalyptus
groseille noire
In Spanish
Eucalipto
negro Grosella
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
groselha-preta
In Polish
Eukaliptus
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Eucalyptus
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Eucalyptus and Black Currant
Wondering what are the properties of Eucalyptus and Black Currant? We provide you with everything About Eucalyptus and Black Currant. Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns and Black Currant doesn't have thorns. Also Eucalyptus does not have fragrant flowers. Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems and Black Currant 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 Black Currant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Black Currant
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Black Currant season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Black Currant Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Black Currant are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Black Currant
Care of Eucalyptus and Black Currant 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 Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.