Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrubs, Trees
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Australia
Types
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Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Plant Season
Summer
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
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Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
Eucalyptus
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Eucalyptus
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
नीलगिरी
In German
Kracher penstemon
Eukalyptus
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Eucalyptus
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Eucalipto
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
ευκάλυπτος
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Eucalipto
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Eukaliptus
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Eucalyptus
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Eucalyptus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Eucalyptus season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Eucalyptus
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Eucalyptus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and 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. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.