Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Epiphyte
Origin
Australia
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
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
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
White, Light Yellow, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Well drained
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
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, Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Not Available
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
ERIA merrillii
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Eria, Orchid
In German
Eukalyptus
Eria
In French
Eucalyptus
Eria
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Eria
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
eria
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Eria
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Pinalia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Asparagales
Family
Myrtaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Podochileae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Eucalyptus and Eria
Wondering what are the properties of Eucalyptus and Eria? We provide you with everything About Eucalyptus and Eria. Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns and Eria doesn't have thorns. Also Eucalyptus does not have fragrant flowers. Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems and Eria 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 Eria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Eria
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Eria is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Eria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Eria season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Eria is Not Available while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Eria is Not Available.
Eucalyptus and Eria Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Eria physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Eria height is 25.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Eria are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Eria flower color: White, Light Yellow, Violet and Ivory
- Eria leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Eria
Care of Eucalyptus and Eria 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 Eria pruning is done 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 Eria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.