Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Spices
Shrubs, Trees
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Australia
Types
Not Available
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-1
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, Light Pink
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
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
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Not Available
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
Eucalyptus
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Eucalyptus
In Hindi
Perilla plant
नीलगिरी
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Eukalyptus
In French
plante Perilla
Eucalyptus
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Eucalipto
In Greek
φυτό perilla
ευκάλυπτος
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Eucalipto
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Eukaliptus
In Latin
Perilla herba
Eucalyptus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Perilla and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Perilla and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eucalyptus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Perilla and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Perilla and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Perilla and Eucalyptus
Care of Perilla and Eucalyptus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done No need to prune 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 Perilla 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.