Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Aquatics
Origin
Australia
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Lemna minor
Habitat
River side
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
1-8
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
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Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
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The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
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Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
duckweed
In German
Eukalyptus
Entengrütze
In French
Eucalyptus
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
duckweed
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Rzęsa
In Latin
Eucalyptus
duckweed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Lemneae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Lemnoideae
Properties of Eucalyptus and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Eucalyptus and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Eucalyptus and Duckweed. Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Eucalyptus does not have fragrant flowers. Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems and Duckweed 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 Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Duckweed
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Duckweed season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Duckweed is while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Duckweed is .
Eucalyptus and Duckweed Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Duckweed are as follows:
Care of Eucalyptus and Duckweed
Care of Eucalyptus and Duckweed 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 Duckweed pruning is done . In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.