Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Argentina
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
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Burgundy
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Burgundy
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Burgundy
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
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
Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek
Cholla
In Hindi
houseleek
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Hauswurz
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
joubarbe
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
houseleek
planta de Cholla
In Greek
houseleek
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
houseleek
planta Salão
In Polish
houseleek
roślin Hall
In Latin
AMERIMNON
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Sempervivum
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Sedeae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Opuntioideae
Season and Care of Houseleek and Cholla
Season and care of Houseleek and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Houseleek and Cholla Physical Information
Houseleek and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Houseleek and Cholla are as follows:
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Houseleek and Cholla
Care of Houseleek and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune and Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.