Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Eastern Africa
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, 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
Plant grows in water
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
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Hanging Basket, 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
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Eukalyptus
Blue Lotus
In French
Eucalyptus
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Blue Lotus
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Nymphaeales
Family
Myrtaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Nymphaea
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Eucalyptus and Blue Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Eucalyptus and Blue Lotus? We provide you with everything About Eucalyptus and Blue Lotus. Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns and Blue Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Eucalyptus does not have fragrant flowers. Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems and Blue Lotus 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 Blue Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Blue Lotus season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Blue Lotus
Care of Eucalyptus and Blue Lotus 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 Blue Lotus 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 Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.