Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Australia
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Habitat
River side
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Houseleek, Common houseleek
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
houseleek
In German
Eukalyptus
Hauswurz
In French
Eucalyptus
joubarbe
In Spanish
Eucalipto
houseleek
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
houseleek
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
houseleek
In Polish
Eukaliptus
houseleek
In Latin
Eucalyptus
AMERIMNON
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Sempervivum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Sedoideae
Properties of Eucalyptus and Houseleek
Wondering what are the properties of Eucalyptus and Houseleek? We provide you with everything About Eucalyptus and Houseleek. Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns and Houseleek doesn't have thorns. Also Eucalyptus does not have fragrant flowers. Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems and Houseleek has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems. 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 Eucalyptus and Houseleek and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Houseleek
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Houseleek is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Houseleek Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Houseleek season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Houseleek is Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Houseleek Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Houseleek physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Houseleek are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
- Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Care of Eucalyptus and Houseleek
Care of Eucalyptus and Houseleek 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 Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Houseleek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.