Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia
China, Japan
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Little Rose Dawn, Hines Purpleleaf, ‘Shang-hi
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side
gardens, Hillside, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
6-9
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
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Consistently
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Bacterial Gall
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
LOROPETALUM chinense
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Loropetalum, Chinese fringe flower
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Loropetalum
In German
Eukalyptus
Loropetalum
In French
Eucalyptus
Loropetalum
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Loropetalum
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Loropetalum
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Loropetalum
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Loropetalum
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Loropetalum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Myrtales
Saxifragales
Family
Myrtaceae
Hamamelidaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Loropetalum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Eucalyptus and Loropetalum Chinese
Wondering what are the properties of Eucalyptus and Loropetalum Chinese? We provide you with everything About Eucalyptus and Loropetalum Chinese. Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns and Loropetalum Chinese doesn't have thorns. Also Eucalyptus does not have fragrant flowers. Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems and Loropetalum Chinese 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 Loropetalum Chinese and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Loropetalum Chinese
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Loropetalum Chinese is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Loropetalum Chinese Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Loropetalum Chinese season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Loropetalum Chinese is Loam while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Loropetalum Chinese is Acidic, Neutral.
Eucalyptus and Loropetalum Chinese Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Loropetalum Chinese physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Loropetalum Chinese height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Loropetalum Chinese are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Loropetalum Chinese flower color: White
- Loropetalum Chinese leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Eucalyptus and Loropetalum Chinese
Care of Eucalyptus and Loropetalum Chinese 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 Loropetalum Chinese pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Loropetalum Chinese needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.