Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
California
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Not Available
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
No need to prune
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Houseleek, Common houseleek
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
houseleek
In German
Matilija Poppy
Hauswurz
In French
Matilija Poppy
joubarbe
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
houseleek
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
houseleek
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
houseleek
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
houseleek
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
AMERIMNON
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Rosales
Family
Papaveraceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Romneya
Sempervivum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sedeae
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Sedoideae
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Houseleek
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Houseleek? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Houseleek. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Houseleek doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Houseleek has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Matilija Poppy and Houseleek and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Houseleek
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Houseleek is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Houseleek Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Houseleek season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Houseleek is Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Houseleek Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Houseleek physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Houseleek are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
- Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Care of Matilija Poppy and Houseleek
Care of Matilija Poppy and Houseleek include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Matilija Poppy 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.