Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Perennial
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Hosta
In German
Eukalyptus
Hosta
In French
Eucalyptus
Hosta
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Hosta
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Hosta
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Hosta
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Hosta
In Latin
Eucalyptus
strone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Asparagales
Family
Myrtaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Hosta
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Hosta season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Hosta Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Hosta are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Hosta
Care of Eucalyptus and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.