Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Biennials
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Caribbean
Types
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Brunfelsia Americana
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek
Brunfelsia Americana
In Hindi
houseleek
Brunfelsia Americana
In German
Hauswurz
Brunfelsia Americana
In French
joubarbe
Brunfelsia Americana
In Spanish
houseleek
Brunfelsia Americana
In Greek
houseleek
Brunfelsia Americana
In Portuguese
houseleek
Brunfelsia Americana
In Polish
houseleek
Brunfelsia Americana
In Latin
AMERIMNON
Hedysarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Brassicales
Family
Crassulaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Sempervivum
Capparis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sedeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Not Available
Properties of Houseleek and Brunfelsia americana
Wondering what are the properties of Houseleek and Brunfelsia americana? We provide you with everything About Houseleek and Brunfelsia americana. Houseleek doesn't have thorns and Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns. Also Houseleek does not have fragrant flowers. Houseleek has allergic reactions like Not Available and Brunfelsia americana 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 Houseleek and Brunfelsia americana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Houseleek and Brunfelsia americana
Season and care of Houseleek and Brunfelsia americana is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and Brunfelsia americana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brunfelsia americana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral.
Houseleek and Brunfelsia americana Physical Information
Houseleek and Brunfelsia americana physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Houseleek and Brunfelsia americana are as follows:
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
- Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Houseleek and Brunfelsia americana
Care of Houseleek and Brunfelsia americana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune and Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Houseleek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.