Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Western United States, Mexico
Types
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
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
Botanical Name
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In Hindi
houseleek
Dudleya
In German
Hauswurz
Dudleya
In French
joubarbe
Dudleya
In Spanish
houseleek
dudleya
In Greek
houseleek
Dudleya
In Portuguese
houseleek
Dudleya
In Polish
houseleek
Dudleya
In Latin
AMERIMNON
Dudley
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Saxifragales
Family
Crassulaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Sempervivum
Dudleya
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Sedeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Not Available
Properties of Houseleek and Dudleya
Wondering what are the properties of Houseleek and Dudleya? We provide you with everything About Houseleek and Dudleya. Houseleek doesn't have thorns and Dudleya doesn't have thorns. Also Houseleek does not have fragrant flowers. Houseleek has allergic reactions like Not Available and Dudleya 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 Dudleya and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Houseleek and Dudleya
Season and care of Houseleek and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Houseleek and Dudleya Physical Information
Houseleek and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Houseleek and Dudleya are as follows:
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Houseleek and Dudleya
Care of Houseleek and Dudleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune and Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Houseleek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
