Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Perennial
Origin
Australia
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side
Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Asthma, Depression
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Cleanser
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
OXALIS acetosella
Common Name
Eucalyptus
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Wood Sorrel
In German
Eukalyptus
Sauerklee
In French
Eucalyptus
bois Sorrel
In Spanish
Eucalipto
alazán de madera
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
ξύλο Sorrel
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Sorrel de madeira
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Drewno szczaw
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Rumex ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Oxalidales
Family
Myrtaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Wood Sorrel
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Wood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Wood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Wood Sorrel season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Wood Sorrel is Neutral.
Eucalyptus and Wood Sorrel Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Wood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Wood Sorrel are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
- Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Wood Sorrel
Care of Eucalyptus and Wood Sorrel 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 Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.