Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Australia
South America, Brazil
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Cactus
Habitat
River side
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
11-12
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Stem Planting
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
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
-
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Eukalyptus
Osterkaktus
In French
Eucalyptus
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
Eucalipto
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllales
Family
Myrtaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Eucalyptus and Easter cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Eucalyptus and Easter cactus? We provide you with everything About Eucalyptus and Easter cactus. Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns and Easter cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Eucalyptus does not have fragrant flowers. Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems and Easter cactus 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 Easter cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Easter cactus
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Easter cactus season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Eucalyptus and Easter cactus Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Easter cactus are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Easter cactus
Care of Eucalyptus and Easter cactus 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 Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.