Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Mexico, Central America
Types
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Pink
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
houseleek
Hydrangea
In German
Hauswurz
Hortensie
In French
joubarbe
Hortensia
In Spanish
houseleek
Hortensia
In Greek
houseleek
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
houseleek
Hortênsia
In Polish
houseleek
Hortensja
In Latin
AMERIMNON
Hibiscus
Family
Crassulaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Houseleek and Chaco
Season and care of Houseleek and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Houseleek and Chaco Physical Information
Houseleek and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Houseleek and Chaco are as follows:
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Houseleek and Chaco
Care of Houseleek and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done and Chaco 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.