Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
United States, Mexico
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
12 - 1
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
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Root Division, 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 Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Boston Ivy
In German
Eukalyptus
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Eucalyptus
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Boston Ivy
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Parthenocissus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Boston Ivy season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Eucalyptus and Boston Ivy
Care of Eucalyptus and Boston Ivy 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 Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.