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About Italian Oregano and Eucalyptus


About Eucalyptus and Italian Oregano


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Herbs   
Shrubs, Trees   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
Australia   

Types
Not Available   
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona   

Number of Varieties
7   
99+
700   
13

Habitat
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas   
River side   

USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9   
9-10   

AHS Heat Zone
9-6   
10-1   

Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
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   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
45.70 cm   
99+
2.50 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
25.40 cm   
99+
32.81 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Ivory   
Pink, Red, White   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
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
Light Green   
Gray Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval   
Oval   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall   
Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Well drained   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Slightly Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer   
Early Summer, Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, 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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, 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
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, 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   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cutworms, Mint rust, Spider mites, Thripes   
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
Yes   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Not Available   
Birds   

Allergy
no allergic reactions   
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems   
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves   
Leaves   

Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food   
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall   
Not Available   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ORIGANUM x majoricum   
Eucalyptus   

Common Name
Hardy Marjoram, Italian Oregano   
Eucalyptus   

In Hindi
इतालवी अजवायन की पत्ती   
नीलगिरी   

In German
Italienisch Oregano   
Eukalyptus   

In French
italien origan   
Eucalyptus   

In Spanish
orégano italiano   
Eucalipto   

In Greek
ιταλικά Ρίγανη   
ευκάλυπτος   

In Portuguese
Italiano Oregano   
Eucalipto   

In Polish
włoski Oregano   
Eukaliptus   

In Latin
Italian Oregano   
Eucalyptus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Lamiales   
Myrtales   

Family
Lamiaceae   
Myrtaceae   

Genus
Origanum   
Eucalyptus   

Clade
Not Available   
Not Available   

Tribe
Not Available   
Eucalypteae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Myrtoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
700   
27

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Properties of Italian Oregano and Eucalyptus

Wondering what are the properties of Italian Oregano and Eucalyptus? We provide you with everything About Italian Oregano and Eucalyptus. Italian Oregano doesn't have thorns and Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns. Also Italian Oregano does not have fragrant flowers. Italian Oregano has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Italian Oregano and Eucalyptus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Italian Oregano and Eucalyptus

Season and care of Italian Oregano and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Oregano and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Oregano season is Summer and Fall and Eucalyptus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Italian Oregano is Loam, Sand and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Italian Oregano is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.

Italian Oregano and Eucalyptus Physical Information

Italian Oregano and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Oregano height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Italian Oregano and Eucalyptus are as follows:

Care of Italian Oregano and Eucalyptus

Care of Italian Oregano and Eucalyptus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Oregano pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Italian Oregano 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.

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