Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Citrus
Habitat
River side
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
9-11
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Orange, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Acidic, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
Citrus Meyeri
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Meyer Lemon
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Meyer Lemon
In German
Eukalyptus
Meyer Lemon
In French
Eucalyptus
Meyer Lemon
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Meyer Lemon
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Meyer Lemon
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Meyer Lemon
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Meyer Lemon
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Meyer Lemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Citreae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Aurantioideae
Properties of Eucalyptus and Meyer Lemon
Wondering what are the properties of Eucalyptus and Meyer Lemon? We provide you with everything About Eucalyptus and Meyer Lemon. Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns and Meyer Lemon doesn't have thorns. Also Eucalyptus does not have fragrant flowers. Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems and Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Meyer Lemon
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Meyer Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Meyer Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Meyer Lemon season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Meyer Lemon Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Meyer Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Meyer Lemon are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
- Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Meyer Lemon
Care of Eucalyptus and Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meyer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.