Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side
Cliffs, Forests, Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Not Available
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Bulbs, Rhizome division, Tubers
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
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
Pests and diseases free, 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
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
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 Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
DRYOPTERIS ludoviciana
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Southern wood fern
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
southern wood fern
In German
Eukalyptus
südlichen Holz fern
In French
Eucalyptus
sud dryoptéride
In Spanish
Eucalipto
helecho de madera sur
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
νότια φτέρη ξύλο
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
samambaia de madeira do sul
In Polish
Eukaliptus
południowej drewna paproci
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Fern australi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Myrtales
Polypodiales
Family
Myrtaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Dryopteris
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Eucalyptus and Southern Wood Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Eucalyptus and Southern Wood Fern? We provide you with everything About Eucalyptus and Southern Wood Fern. Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns and Southern Wood Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Eucalyptus does not have fragrant flowers. Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems and Southern Wood Fern 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 Southern Wood Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Southern Wood Fern
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Southern Wood Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Southern Wood Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Southern Wood Fern season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Southern Wood Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Southern Wood Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Eucalyptus and Southern Wood Fern Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Southern Wood Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Southern Wood Fern height is 76.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Southern Wood Fern are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Southern Wood Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Southern Wood Fern leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Southern Wood Fern
Care of Eucalyptus and Southern Wood Fern 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 Southern Wood Fern 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 Southern Wood Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.