Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Cretan, Golden, Greek, 'Hot & Spicy', Italian
Habitat
River side
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Plant Season
Winter
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
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
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Aphids, Cutworms, Mint rust, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Foundation
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
Origanum vulgare
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Oregano
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Ajavāyana kī pattī
In German
Eukalyptus
Oregano
In French
Eucalyptus
Origan
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Orégano
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
ρίγανη
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Orégano
In Polish
Eukaliptus
oregano
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Suffundis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Origanum
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Oregano
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Oregano season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Oregano is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Oregano is Alkaline, Neutral.
Eucalyptus and Oregano Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Oregano height is 1.23 cm and width 1.70 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Oregano are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Oregano flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Oregano leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Oregano
Care of Eucalyptus and Oregano 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 Oregano pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.