Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Enkianthus campanulatus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side
Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor, Striped
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
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 ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Enkianthus
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Enkianthus
In German
Eukalyptus
Enkianthus
In French
Eucalyptus
Enkianthus
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Enkianthus
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Enkianthus
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Enkianthus
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Enkianthus
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Enkianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Enkianthus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Heteromorpheae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Enkianthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Enkianthus
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Enkianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Enkianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Enkianthus season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral.
Eucalyptus and Enkianthus Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Enkianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Enkianthus are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
- Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Enkianthus
Care of Eucalyptus and Enkianthus 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 Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.