Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
World/Pandemic
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
River side
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Indeterminate
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
no allergic reactions
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Eukalyptus
indische Malve
In French
Eucalyptus
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Eucalipto
malva india
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Eucalyptus
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Abutilon
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Malveae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Indian Mallow season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Indian Mallow
Care of Eucalyptus and Indian 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 Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.