Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Silver Lace, Cirrus
Habitat
River side
Coastal Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
7-11
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
White, Yellow, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Blight, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, White mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Headache, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
CENTAUREA cineraria
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Silver dust
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
डस्टी मिलर
In German
Eukalyptus
Dusty Miller
In French
Eucalyptus
Dusty Miller
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Dusty Miller
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Dusty Miller
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Dusty Miller
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Dusty Miller
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Dusty Cicero
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Centaurea
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Carduoideae
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Dusty Miller
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Dusty Miller is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Dusty Miller Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Dusty Miller season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Dusty Miller is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Dusty Miller is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Dusty Miller Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Dusty Miller physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Dusty Miller height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Dusty Miller are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Dusty Miller flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
- Dusty Miller leaf color: Blue Green and Silver
Care of Eucalyptus and Dusty Miller
Care of Eucalyptus and Dusty Miller 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 Dusty Miller pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dusty Miller needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.