Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Northern Africa, South Africa
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
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
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Xanthium strumarium
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Common Name
Cocklebur
Houseleek, Common houseleek
In Hindi
cocklebur
houseleek
In German
Klette
Hauswurz
In French
cocklebur
joubarbe
In Spanish
cadillo
houseleek
In Portuguese
kokklevor
houseleek
In Polish
kokklevor
houseleek
In Latin
kokklevor
AMERIMNON
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Xanthium
Sempervivum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Sedoideae
Properties of Cocklebur and Houseleek
Wondering what are the properties of Cocklebur and Houseleek? We provide you with everything About Cocklebur and Houseleek. Cocklebur doesn't have thorns and Houseleek doesn't have thorns. Also Cocklebur does not have fragrant flowers. Cocklebur has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Houseleek has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Cocklebur and Houseleek and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cocklebur and Houseleek
Season and care of Cocklebur and Houseleek is important to know. While considering everything about Cocklebur and Houseleek Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocklebur season is Summer and Fall and Houseleek season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand and for Houseleek is Sand while the PH of soil for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocklebur and Houseleek Physical Information
Cocklebur and Houseleek physical information is very important for comparison. Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cocklebur and Houseleek are as follows:
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
- Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Care of Cocklebur and Houseleek
Care of Cocklebur and Houseleek include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cocklebur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Cocklebur 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.