Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Habitat
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Ovate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Chrysanthemums
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Common Name
Chrysanths
Houseleek, Common houseleek
In Hindi
Chrysanthemums
houseleek
In German
Chrysanthemen
Hauswurz
In French
Chrysanthèmes
joubarbe
In Spanish
Crisantemos
houseleek
In Greek
χρυσάνθεμα
houseleek
In Portuguese
Crisântemos
houseleek
In Polish
Chryzantemy
houseleek
In Latin
Chrysanthemums
AMERIMNON
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Chrysanthemum
Sempervivum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Sedoideae
Properties of Chrysanthemum and Houseleek
Wondering what are the properties of Chrysanthemum and Houseleek? We provide you with everything About Chrysanthemum and Houseleek. Chrysanthemum doesn't have thorns and Houseleek doesn't have thorns. Also Chrysanthemum does not have fragrant flowers. Chrysanthemum has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives and Skin rash and Houseleek has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives and Skin rash. 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 Chrysanthemum and Houseleek and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chrysanthemum and Houseleek
Season and care of Chrysanthemum and Houseleek is important to know. While considering everything about Chrysanthemum and Houseleek Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chrysanthemum season is Fall and Summer and Houseleek season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Chrysanthemum is Well drained and for Houseleek is Sand while the PH of soil for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chrysanthemum and Houseleek Physical Information
Chrysanthemum and Houseleek physical information is very important for comparison. Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chrysanthemum and Houseleek are as follows:
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
- Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Care of Chrysanthemum and Houseleek
Care of Chrysanthemum and Houseleek include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots and Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Chrysanthemum 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.