Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
River side
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Silver Thyme, Thyme
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Hydrangea
In German
Eukalyptus
Hortensie
In French
Eucalyptus
Hortensia
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Hortensia
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Hortênsia
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Hortensja
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Hibiscus
Family
Myrtaceae
Lamiaceae
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Silver Thyme
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Silver Thyme season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Silver Thyme Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Silver Thyme are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
- Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Silver Thyme
Care of Eucalyptus and Silver Thyme 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 Silver Thyme 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 Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.