Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Habitat
River side
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
Not Available
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, From bulbs, 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
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, 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
no pruning required
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Whiteflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
meadow saffron
In German
Eukalyptus
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Eucalyptus
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Estado de conservación
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Eucalyptus
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Colchicum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Eucalyptus and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Eucalyptus and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Eucalyptus and Meadow Saffron. Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Eucalyptus does not have fragrant flowers. Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems and Meadow Saffron 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 Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Eucalyptus and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Meadow Saffron
Care of Eucalyptus and Meadow Saffron 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 Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.