Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Eastern Africa
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere
Habitat
River side
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
10-15
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, 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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
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 for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
IMPATIENS walleriana
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
wallenana
In German
Eukalyptus
wallenana
In French
Eucalyptus
wallenana
In Spanish
Eucalipto
wallenana
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
wallenana
In Polish
Eukaliptus
wallenana
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Impatiens Walleriana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Geraniales
Family
Myrtaceae
Balsaminaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Impatiens
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Busy Lizzy
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Busy Lizzy is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Busy Lizzy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Busy Lizzy season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral.
Eucalyptus and Busy Lizzy Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Busy Lizzy physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Busy Lizzy are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Busy Lizzy flower color: White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach and Burgundy
- Busy Lizzy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson and Bronze
Care of Eucalyptus and Busy Lizzy
Care of Eucalyptus and Busy Lizzy 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 Busy Lizzy pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove the old foliage. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Busy Lizzy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.