Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Aquatics
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Ipomoea aquatica
Habitat
River side
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
8-15
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Green, Reddish Plum
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hens
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Farmland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Water Spinach
In German
Eukalyptus
Wasser-Spinat
In French
Eucalyptus
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
Eucalipto
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Espinafre de água
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Water Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Ipomoeeae
Properties of Eucalyptus and Water Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Eucalyptus and Water Spinach? We provide you with everything About Eucalyptus and Water Spinach. Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns and Water Spinach doesn't have thorns. Also Eucalyptus does not have fragrant flowers. Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Water Spinach
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Water Spinach season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Water Spinach Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Water Spinach are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Water Spinach
Care of Eucalyptus and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.