Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
Habitat
River side
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Budding, Cuttings
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, Requires watering in the growing season
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, 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
Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Buddha's Hand
Tree
In German
Eukalyptus
Buddhas Hand
Baum
In French
Eucalyptus
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Mano de Buda
Árbol
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Mão de Buda
Árvore
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Buddha manus
Arbor
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Buddha's Hand
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Buddha's Hand is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Buddha's Hand Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Buddha's Hand season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Buddha's Hand Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Buddha's Hand physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Buddha's Hand are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
- Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Buddha's Hand
Care of Eucalyptus and Buddha's Hand 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 Buddha's Hand pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, 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 Buddha's Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.