Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Perennial
Origin
Australia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Monarda fistulosa brevis, Monarda fistulosa fistulosa, Monarda fistulosa mollis
Habitat
River side
Thickets, Woodland edges
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
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
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
Medium
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
Average
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Added to salads, Used as a flavouring in food, Used as a potherb, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
MONARDA fistulosa
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Wild Bergamot, bee balm
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Wild Bergamot
In German
Eukalyptus
Wilde Bergamotte
In French
Eucalyptus
bergamote sauvage
In Spanish
Eucalipto
bergamota silvestre
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
άγρια Περγαμόντο
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Bergamota selvagem
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Dziki Bergamot
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Wild Bergamot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Wild Bergamot
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Wild Bergamot is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Wild Bergamot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Wild Bergamot season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Wild Bergamot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Wild Bergamot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Wild Bergamot Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Wild Bergamot physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Wild Bergamot height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Wild Bergamot are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Wild Bergamot flower color:
- Wild Bergamot leaf color:
Care of Eucalyptus and Wild Bergamot
Care of Eucalyptus and Wild Bergamot 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 Wild Bergamot pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Bergamot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.