Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
River side
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Late Autumn
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, 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
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Well drained
Loamy, Sandy
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
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Eukalyptus
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Eucalyptus
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Guzmania
Clade
Not Available
Commelinids
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Eucalyptus and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Eucalyptus and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Eucalyptus and Guzmania. Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Eucalyptus does not have fragrant flowers. Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems and Guzmania 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 Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Guzmania
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Guzmania season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Eucalyptus and Guzmania Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Guzmania are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Care of Eucalyptus and Guzmania
Care of Eucalyptus and Guzmania 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 Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.