Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Mediterranean
Types
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Oregano maru, Lippia graveolens, Oregano tyttanthum
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
Open grasslands, Open scrub, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
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
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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 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
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
As decorated salad, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Cold, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nerve pain, Respiratory Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
ORIGANUM heracleoticum
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek
Greek Oregano
In Hindi
houseleek
रामतुलसी
In German
Hauswurz
Greek Oregano
In French
joubarbe
marjolaine sauvage
In Spanish
houseleek
Greek Oregano
In Greek
houseleek
Greek Oregano
In Portuguese
houseleek
Orégano
In Polish
houseleek
Lebiodka pospolita
In Latin
AMERIMNON
Greek Oregano
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Sempervivum
Origanum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Sedeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Houseleek and Greek Oregano
Season and care of Houseleek and Greek Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and Greek Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Greek Oregano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for Greek Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Greek Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Houseleek and Greek Oregano Physical Information
Houseleek and Greek Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Greek Oregano height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Houseleek and Greek Oregano are as follows:
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Greek Oregano flower color: White
- Greek Oregano leaf color: Green
Care of Houseleek and Greek Oregano
Care of Houseleek and Greek Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune and Greek Oregano 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 Greek Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.