Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Madagascar
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Pachypodium boronii, Pachypodium brevicaule, Pachypodium rosulatum
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Habitat
gardens, Rocky areas
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Purplish-black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Linear
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, 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
Not Available
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous, Skin cuts
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM geayi
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Common Name
Madagaskar Palm
Houseleek, Common houseleek
In Hindi
Pachypodium
houseleek
In German
Pachypodium
Hauswurz
In French
Pachypodium
joubarbe
In Spanish
Pachypodium
houseleek
In Greek
Pachypodium
houseleek
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf estrela do deserto
houseleek
In Polish
Wąskolistne pustyni gwiazdki
houseleek
In Latin
Pachypodium
AMERIMNON
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Apocynaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
pachypodium
Sempervivum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Sedoideae
Properties of Pachypodium and Houseleek
Wondering what are the properties of Pachypodium and Houseleek? We provide you with everything About Pachypodium and Houseleek. Pachypodium has thorns and Houseleek doesn't have thorns. Also Pachypodium does not have fragrant flowers. Pachypodium has allergic reactions like Poisonous and Skin cuts and Houseleek has allergic reactions like Poisonous and Skin cuts. 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 Pachypodium and Houseleek and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pachypodium and Houseleek
Season and care of Pachypodium and Houseleek is important to know. While considering everything about Pachypodium and Houseleek Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachypodium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachypodium is Sand and for Houseleek is Sand while the PH of soil for Pachypodium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pachypodium and Houseleek Physical Information
Pachypodium and Houseleek physical information is very important for comparison. Pachypodium height is 460.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pachypodium and Houseleek are as follows:
Pachypodium flower color: White
Pachypodium leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
- Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Care of Pachypodium and Houseleek
Care of Pachypodium and Houseleek include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachypodium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Pachypodium 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.