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Houseleek
Devils Backbone
About Devils Backbone and Houseleek


What is
Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  
Type
Cactus or Succulent  
Shrub  
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe  
Madagascar  
Types
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii  
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia  
Number of Varieties
40  
99+
8  
99+
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls  
subtropical regions, Tropical regions  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8  
9-13  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1  
-  
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
H2, 13, 23, 24  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless  
Upright/Erect  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
10.20 cm  
99+
90.00 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
30.00 cm  
99+
30.00 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Pink  
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta  
Flower Color Modifier
-  
-  
Fruit Color
-  
-  
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Burgundy  
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy  
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Burgundy  
Green, Gray Green  
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy  
Green, Gray Green  
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Burgundy  
Green, Gray Green  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped  
Ovate  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Growth Rate
Medium  
Fast  
Type of Soil
Sand  
Loam, Sand  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral, Alkaline  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  
Bloom Time
Summer  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  
Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground, Pot  
How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings  
Plant Maintenance
Low  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
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  
Facts
Flowers
Showy  
Showy  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No  
No  
Edible Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  
Showy Bark
No  
No  
Foliage Texture
Bold  
Bold  
Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
Sometimes  
Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  
Attracts
-  
Hummingbirds  
Allergy
-  
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin  
Skin Problems  
Edible Uses
Yes  
No  
Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic  
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves  
Leaves, Root  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties  
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, 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  
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum  
Euphorbia tithymaloides  
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek  
Devil's Backbone  
In Hindi
houseleek  
Devil's Backbone  
In German
Hauswurz  
Devil's Backbone  
In French
joubarbe  
Backbone du Diable  
In Spanish
houseleek  
El espinazo del diablo  
In Greek
houseleek  
Devil's Backbone  
In Portuguese
houseleek  
Espinha do Diabo  
In Polish
houseleek  
Kręgosłup diabła  
In Latin
AMERIMNON  
Narum diaboli  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Rosales  
Malpighiales  
Family
Crassulaceae  
Crassulaceae  
Genus
Sempervivum  
Euphorbia  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
Sedeae  
Euphorbieae  
Subfamily
Sedoideae  
Euphorbioideae  
Number of Species
40  
99+
2000  
12
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Properties of Houseleek and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Houseleek and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Houseleek and Devils Backbone. Houseleek doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Houseleek does not have fragrant flowers. Houseleek has allergic reactions like and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like . 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 Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Houseleek and Devils Backbone

Season and care of Houseleek and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.

Houseleek and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Houseleek and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Houseleek and Devils Backbone are as follows:

Care of Houseleek and Devils Backbone

Care of Houseleek and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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