Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Shrubs, Trees
Origin
South America
Australia
Types
Not available
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
No serious insect or disease problems
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
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
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Not Available
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
Eucalyptus
Common Name
Water Poppy
Eucalyptus
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
नीलगिरी
In German
Wasser Poppy
Eukalyptus
In French
eau Poppy
Eucalyptus
In Spanish
amapola agua
Eucalipto
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
ευκάλυπτος
In Portuguese
água Poppy
Eucalipto
In Polish
Woda Poppy
Eukaliptus
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
Eucalyptus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Myrtales
Family
Alismataceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Hydrocleys
Eucalyptus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Properties of Water Poppy and Eucalyptus
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Eucalyptus? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Eucalyptus. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Water Poppy and Eucalyptus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Water Poppy and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eucalyptus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Water Poppy and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Water Poppy and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Water Poppy and Eucalyptus
Care of Water Poppy and Eucalyptus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Water 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.