Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrubs, Trees
Origin
South America, Brazil
Australia
Types
Not Available
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Pastures
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Violet
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., 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
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
HELICONIA bihai
Eucalyptus
Common Name
Red Palulu, Firebird, Macaw Flower
Eucalyptus
In Hindi
Firebird
नीलगिरी
In German
Firebird
Eukalyptus
In French
Oiseau de feu
Eucalyptus
In Spanish
Firebird
Eucalipto
In Greek
Firebird
ευκάλυπτος
In Portuguese
Firebird
Eucalipto
In Polish
Firebird
Eukaliptus
In Latin
Oedipus
Eucalyptus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Myrtales
Family
Heliconiaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Heliconia
Eucalyptus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Red Palulu and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Red Palulu and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Red Palulu and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Palulu season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eucalyptus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Palulu is Loam, Sand and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Red Palulu is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Red Palulu and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Red Palulu and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Red Palulu height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Red Palulu and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Red Palulu flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Red Palulu leaf color: Dark Green
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Palulu and Eucalyptus
Care of Red Palulu and Eucalyptus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Palulu 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 Red Palulu 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.