Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Not Available
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
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, 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
Not Available
Soil Type
Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Pachycereus pringlei
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
In Hindi
houseleek
Cardon
In German
Hauswurz
Cardon
In French
joubarbe
Cardon
In Spanish
houseleek
Cardon
In Greek
houseleek
Cardon
In Portuguese
houseleek
Cardon
In Polish
houseleek
Cardon
In Latin
AMERIMNON
Cardon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Sempervivum
Pachycereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Sedeae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Houseleek and Cardon
Wondering what are the properties of Houseleek and Cardon? We provide you with everything About Houseleek and Cardon. Houseleek doesn't have thorns and Cardon doesn't have thorns. Also Houseleek does not have fragrant flowers. Houseleek has allergic reactions like Not Available and Cardon 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 Cardon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Houseleek and Cardon
Season and care of Houseleek and Cardon is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and Cardon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cardon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for Cardon is Not Available while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cardon is Not Available.
Houseleek and Cardon Physical Information
Houseleek and Cardon physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Houseleek and Cardon are as follows:
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Cardon flower color: White
- Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Care of Houseleek and Cardon
Care of Houseleek and Cardon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune and Cardon 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 Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.