Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Texas, Mexico
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
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-13
Sunset Zone
Not Available
23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Burgundy
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Burgundy
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Burgundy
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
wax
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek
wax plant
In Hindi
houseleek
Candelilla
In German
Hauswurz
candelilla
In French
joubarbe
candelilla
In Spanish
houseleek
candelilla
In Greek
houseleek
candelilla
In Portuguese
houseleek
candelilla
In Polish
houseleek
candelilla
In Latin
AMERIMNON
candelilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Euphorbiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Sempervivum
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sedeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Houseleek and Candelilla
Wondering what are the properties of Houseleek and Candelilla? We provide you with everything About Houseleek and Candelilla. Houseleek doesn't have thorns and Candelilla doesn't have thorns. Also Houseleek does not have fragrant flowers. Houseleek has allergic reactions like Not Available and Candelilla 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 Candelilla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Houseleek and Candelilla
Season and care of Houseleek and Candelilla is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and Candelilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for Candelilla is Sand while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Houseleek and Candelilla Physical Information
Houseleek and Candelilla physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Houseleek and Candelilla are as follows:
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Houseleek and Candelilla
Care of Houseleek and Candelilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune and Candelilla 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 Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.