Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero'
Cryptanthus 'Agate'
Cryptanthus 'Alberta'
Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
Habitat
River side
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Type of Soil
Well drained
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The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, 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
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Birds
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
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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
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
CRYPTANTHUS
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Earth Star
In German
Eukalyptus
Erdstern
In French
Eucalyptus
Terre étoile
In Spanish
Eucalipto
estrella de la tierra
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
γη αστεριών
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Estrela da terra
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Gwiazda ziemi
In Latin
Eucalyptus
terra, stella
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Bromeliales
Family
Myrtaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Cryptanthus
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Bromelioideae
Properties of Eucalyptus and Earth Star
Wondering what are the properties of Eucalyptus and Earth Star? We provide you with everything About Eucalyptus and Earth Star. Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns and Earth Star doesn't have thorns. Also Eucalyptus does not have fragrant flowers. Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems and Earth Star 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 Earth Star and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Earth Star
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Earth Star is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Earth Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Earth Star season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Earth Star is while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Earth Star is .
Eucalyptus and Earth Star Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Earth Star physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Earth Star height is 20.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Earth Star are as follows:
Care of Eucalyptus and Earth Star
Care of Eucalyptus and Earth Star 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 Earth Star pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Earth Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.