Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Not Available
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
9-15
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
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
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
Hibiscus hirtus—Lesser Mallow
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Lesser Mallow
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
In German
Eukalyptus
Hibiscus Lesser Malve
In French
Eucalyptus
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Hibiscus menor Mallow
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Hibiscus Λιγότερο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Hibiscus minorem Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Hibiscus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Hibiscus Lesser Mallow is Loam while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Hibiscus Lesser Mallow is Neutral.
Eucalyptus and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Hibiscus Lesser Mallow height is 300.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow flower color: Salmon
- Hibiscus Lesser Mallow leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
Care of Eucalyptus and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow 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 Hibiscus Lesser Mallow pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hibiscus Lesser Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.