Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Guaiacum officinale
Habitat
River side
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Oval
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
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
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Lignum Vitae
In German
Eukalyptus
Lignum Vitae
In French
Eucalyptus
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Palo santo
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
pau-santo
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
Eucalyptus
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Guaiacum
Properties of Eucalyptus and Lignum Vitae
Wondering what are the properties of Eucalyptus and Lignum Vitae? We provide you with everything About Eucalyptus and Lignum Vitae. Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns and Lignum Vitae doesn't have thorns. Also Eucalyptus does not have fragrant flowers. Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems and Lignum Vitae 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 Lignum Vitae and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Lignum Vitae season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Eucalyptus and Lignum Vitae
Care of Eucalyptus and Lignum Vitae 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 Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.