Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Australia
Types
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Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
Even Pinnate
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
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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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
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Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
Eucalyptus
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Eucalyptus
In German
Stevia
Eukalyptus
In French
Stevia
Eucalyptus
In Spanish
Stevia
Eucalipto
In Greek
Stevia
ευκάλυπτος
In Portuguese
Stevia
Eucalipto
In Polish
Stewia
Eukaliptus
In Latin
Stevia
Eucalyptus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Tribe
Eupatorieae
Eucalypteae
Season and Care of Stevia and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Stevia and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Eucalyptus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Stevia and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Stevia and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Stevia and Eucalyptus
Care of Stevia and Eucalyptus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Stevia 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.