Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Habitat
Terrestrial
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
not provided
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Golden 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
Ovate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, 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
Flowers
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Petunia
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Common Name
Petunia
Houseleek, Common houseleek
In Hindi
Petunia
houseleek
In German
Petunie
Hauswurz
In French
Pétunia
joubarbe
In Spanish
Petunia
houseleek
In Greek
πετούνια
houseleek
In Portuguese
Petúnia
houseleek
In Polish
Petunia
houseleek
In Latin
Petunia
AMERIMNON
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Petunia
Sempervivum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sedeae
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Sedoideae
Properties of Petunia and Houseleek
Wondering what are the properties of Petunia and Houseleek? We provide you with everything About Petunia and Houseleek. Petunia doesn't have thorns and Houseleek doesn't have thorns. Also Petunia does not have fragrant flowers. Petunia 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 Petunia and Houseleek and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Petunia and Houseleek
Season and care of Petunia and Houseleek is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Houseleek Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Houseleek season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Houseleek is Sand while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Petunia and Houseleek Physical Information
Petunia and Houseleek physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Petunia and Houseleek are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
- Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Care of Petunia and Houseleek
Care of Petunia and Houseleek include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Petunia 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.