Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrubs, Trees
Origin
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
Australia
Types
Not Available
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Plum, Ivory
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Chocolate
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Alkaline, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, 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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
PAPAVER somniferum
Eucalyptus
Common Name
Opium Poppy, Poppyseed Poppy
Eucalyptus
In Hindi
अफीम पोस्ता
नीलगिरी
In German
Schlafmohn
Eukalyptus
In French
Grain d'opium
Eucalyptus
In Spanish
adormidera
Eucalipto
In Greek
μήκωνος της υπνοφόρου
ευκάλυπτος
In Portuguese
Papoula do ópio
Eucalipto
In Polish
MAK lekarski
Eukaliptus
In Latin
opium Poppy
Eucalyptus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Myrtales
Family
Papaveraceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Opium Poppy and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Opium Poppy and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Opium Poppy and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Opium Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Eucalyptus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Opium Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Opium Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Opium Poppy and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Opium Poppy and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Opium Poppy height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Opium Poppy and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Opium Poppy flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Plum and Ivory
Opium Poppy leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Opium Poppy and Eucalyptus
Care of Opium Poppy and Eucalyptus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Opium Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Opium Poppy 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.