Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Brazil
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
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Gray Green
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
Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek
Golden Chain Tree
In Hindi
houseleek
Laburnum
In German
Hauswurz
Goldregen (Pflanze)
In French
joubarbe
Laburnum
In Spanish
houseleek
Laburnum
In Greek
houseleek
Laburnum
In Portuguese
houseleek
Laburnum
In Polish
houseleek
Złotokap
In Latin
AMERIMNON
Laburnum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Sempervivum
Laburnum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sedeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Faboideae
Properties of Houseleek and Golden Chain Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Houseleek and Golden Chain Tree? We provide you with everything About Houseleek and Golden Chain Tree. Houseleek doesn't have thorns and Golden Chain Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Houseleek does not have fragrant flowers. Houseleek has allergic reactions like Not Available and Golden Chain Tree 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 Golden Chain Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Houseleek and Golden Chain Tree
Season and care of Houseleek and Golden Chain Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and Golden Chain Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for Golden Chain Tree is Loam while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Houseleek and Golden Chain Tree Physical Information
Houseleek and Golden Chain Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Houseleek and Golden Chain Tree are as follows:
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Houseleek and Golden Chain Tree
Care of Houseleek and Golden Chain Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune and Golden Chain Tree 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 Golden Chain Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.