Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Cretan, Golden, Greek, 'Hot & Spicy', Italian
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Habitat
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Plant Season
Winter
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, 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
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 pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Foundation
-
Botanical Name
Origanum vulgare
Eucalyptus
Common Name
Oregano
Eucalyptus
In Hindi
Ajavāyana kī pattī
नीलगिरी
In German
Oregano
Eukalyptus
In French
Origan
Eucalyptus
In Spanish
Orégano
Eucalipto
In Greek
ρίγανη
ευκάλυπτος
In Portuguese
Orégano
Eucalipto
In Polish
oregano
Eukaliptus
In Latin
Suffundis
Eucalyptus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Origanum
Eucalyptus
Season and Care of Oregano and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Oregano and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Oregano and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oregano season is Winter and Eucalyptus season is Winter. The type of soil for Oregano is Loamy, Well drained and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Oregano is Alkaline, Neutral and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Oregano and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Oregano and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Oregano height is 1.23 cm and width 1.70 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Oregano and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Oregano flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Oregano leaf color: Dark Green
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Oregano and Eucalyptus
Care of Oregano and Eucalyptus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 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.