Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrubs
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Types
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Burgundy
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Chrysanthemums
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek
Chrysanths
In Hindi
houseleek
Chrysanthemums
In German
Hauswurz
Chrysanthemen
In French
joubarbe
Chrysanthèmes
In Spanish
houseleek
Crisantemos
In Greek
houseleek
χρυσάνθεμα
In Portuguese
houseleek
Crisântemos
In Polish
houseleek
Chryzantemy
In Latin
AMERIMNON
Chrysanthemums
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Sempervivum
Chrysanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Houseleek and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Houseleek and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chrysanthemum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Houseleek and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Houseleek and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Houseleek and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Houseleek and Chrysanthemum
Care of Houseleek and Chrysanthemum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune and Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Houseleek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.