Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Shrubs, Trees
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Australia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-10
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Acidic
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Light
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
-
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
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
Eucalyptus
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Eucalyptus
In Hindi
Hydrangea
नीलगिरी
In German
Hortensie
Eukalyptus
In French
Hortensia
Eucalyptus
In Spanish
Hortensia
Eucalipto
In Greek
υδραγεία
ευκάλυπτος
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Eucalipto
In Polish
Hortensja
Eukaliptus
In Latin
Hibiscus
Eucalyptus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Eucalyptus
Properties of Hydrangea and Eucalyptus
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Eucalyptus? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Eucalyptus. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Hydrangea and Eucalyptus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Hydrangea and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Eucalyptus season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Hydrangea and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hydrangea and Eucalyptus
Care of Hydrangea and Eucalyptus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Hydrangea 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.