Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
South America
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
9-12
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
bipinnate
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
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
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
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
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
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
Eucalyptus
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Eukalyptus
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
Eucalyptus
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Calliandra
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Mimosoideae
Properties of Eucalyptus and Powder Puff Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Eucalyptus and Powder Puff Tree? We provide you with everything About Eucalyptus and Powder Puff Tree. Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns and Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Eucalyptus does not have fragrant flowers. Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems and Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Powder Puff Tree season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Eucalyptus and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Eucalyptus and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Eucalyptus and Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.