Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Shrubs
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Habitat
River side
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Plant Season
Winter
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Type of Soil
Well drained
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Asthma, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Cold, Negativity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
Gardenia
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Gardenia
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Gardenia
In German
Eukalyptus
Gardenie
In French
Eucalyptus
Gardénia
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Gardenia
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
γαρδένια
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
gardênia
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Gardenia
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Gardenia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Gentianales
Family
Myrtaceae
Rubiaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Gardenia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Ixoroideae
Properties of Eucalyptus and Gardenia
Wondering what are the properties of Eucalyptus and Gardenia? We provide you with everything About Eucalyptus and Gardenia. Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns and Gardenia doesn't have thorns. Also Eucalyptus does not have fragrant flowers. Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems and Gardenia 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 Gardenia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Gardenia
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Gardenia season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Eucalyptus and Gardenia Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Gardenia are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Gardenia
Care of Eucalyptus and Gardenia 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 Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.