Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Shrubs
Origin
Australia
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
River side
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Light
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, 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
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
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 lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
Hydrangea
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Hydrangea
In German
Eukalyptus
Hortensie
In French
Eucalyptus
Hortensia
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Hortensia
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Hortênsia
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Hortensja
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Hydrangea
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Hydrangea
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Hydrangea season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Eucalyptus and Hydrangea Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Hydrangea are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Hydrangea
Care of Eucalyptus and Hydrangea 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 Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.