Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
Habitat
River side
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
10 - 7
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Weeping
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison
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, Never Over-water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Aphids, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
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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
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Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
OTATEA acuminata
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
मैक्सिकन बांस
In German
Eukalyptus
Mexican Bambus
In French
Eucalyptus
Bamboo mexicaine
In Spanish
Eucalipto
bambú mexicana
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Μεξικού μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Bamboo Mexican
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Mexican Bamboo
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Mexicanus Bamboo
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Eucalyptus and Mexican Bamboo
Wondering what are the properties of Eucalyptus and Mexican Bamboo? We provide you with everything About Eucalyptus and Mexican Bamboo. Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns and Mexican Bamboo doesn't have thorns. Also Eucalyptus does not have fragrant flowers. Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems and Mexican Bamboo 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 Mexican Bamboo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Mexican Bamboo
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Mexican Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Mexican Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Mexican Bamboo season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral.
Eucalyptus and Mexican Bamboo Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Mexican Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Mexican Bamboo are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Mexican Bamboo flower color:
- Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Eucalyptus and Mexican Bamboo
Care of Eucalyptus and Mexican Bamboo 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 Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control 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 Mexican Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.