Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Vegetable
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, H1, H2, 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
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Arthritis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Tomatillos
In German
Eukalyptus
Tomatillos
In French
Eucalyptus
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Tomatillos
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Tomatillos
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Tomatillos
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Tomatillos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Physalis
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Physaleae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Tomatillo
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Tomatillo season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Eucalyptus and Tomatillo Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Tomatillo are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Tomatillo
Care of Eucalyptus and Tomatillo 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 Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.