Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Epiphyte
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Diothonea, Auliza
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
11-15
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, 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
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Not Available
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
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
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Epidendrum
In German
Eukalyptus
Epidendrum
In French
Eucalyptus
Epidendrum
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Epidendrum
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Epidendrum
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Epidendrum
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Epidendrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Myrtales
Asparagales
Family
Myrtaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Coilostylis
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Epidendrum
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Epidendrum season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Epidendrum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Eucalyptus and Epidendrum Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Epidendrum are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Epidendrum
Care of Eucalyptus and Epidendrum 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 Epidendrum 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 Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.