Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
River side
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
8-15
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark 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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, 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, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Esperanza
In German
Eukalyptus
Esperanza
In French
Eucalyptus
Esperanza
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Esperanza
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Esperanza
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Esperanza
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Esperanza
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Esperanza
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Tecomeae
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Esperanza
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Esperanza season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Esperanza Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Esperanza are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Esperanza
Care of Eucalyptus and Esperanza 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 Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.