Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
South America, Brazil
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
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Habitat
River side
coastal environs
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
10-12
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Oval
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
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, Do Not 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
In late autumn, 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, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Analgesic, Antitumor
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 Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
EUGENIA uniflora
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
In German
Eukalyptus
Pitanga
In French
Eucalyptus
Pitanga
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Pitanga
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Pitanga
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Pitanga
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Pitanga
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Pitanga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Myrteae
Properties of Eucalyptus and Pitanga
Wondering what are the properties of Eucalyptus and Pitanga? We provide you with everything About Eucalyptus and Pitanga. Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns and Pitanga doesn't have thorns. Also Eucalyptus does not have fragrant flowers. Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems and Pitanga 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 Pitanga and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Pitanga
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Pitanga is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Pitanga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Pitanga season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Pitanga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Pitanga Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Pitanga physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Pitanga are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Pitanga flower color: White
- Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Care of Eucalyptus and Pitanga
Care of Eucalyptus and Pitanga 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 Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.