Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Not available
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root Pathogen
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures poisoning from fish
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for making soaps
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Agave lechuguilla
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Common Name
lechuguilla
Houseleek, Common houseleek
In Hindi
lechuguilla
houseleek
In German
lechuguilla
Hauswurz
In French
lechuguilla
joubarbe
In Spanish
lechuguilla
houseleek
In Greek
lechuguilla
houseleek
In Portuguese
lechuguilla
houseleek
In Polish
lechuguilla
houseleek
In Latin
lechuguilla
AMERIMNON
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sedeae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Sedoideae
Properties of Lechuguilla and Houseleek
Wondering what are the properties of Lechuguilla and Houseleek? We provide you with everything About Lechuguilla and Houseleek. Lechuguilla has thorns and Houseleek doesn't have thorns. Also Lechuguilla does not have fragrant flowers. Lechuguilla has allergic reactions like Not Available and Houseleek 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 Lechuguilla and Houseleek and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lechuguilla and Houseleek
Season and care of Lechuguilla and Houseleek is important to know. While considering everything about Lechuguilla and Houseleek Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lechuguilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lechuguilla is Loam, Sand and for Houseleek is Sand while the PH of soil for Lechuguilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lechuguilla and Houseleek Physical Information
Lechuguilla and Houseleek physical information is very important for comparison. Lechuguilla height is 5.10 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lechuguilla and Houseleek are as follows:
Lechuguilla flower color: Yellow
Lechuguilla leaf color: Green
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
- Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Care of Lechuguilla and Houseleek
Care of Lechuguilla and Houseleek include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lechuguilla pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Lechuguilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Houseleek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.