Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
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
Light Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Houseleek, Common houseleek
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
houseleek
In German
Ringelblume
Hauswurz
In French
pot Marigold
joubarbe
In Spanish
Caléndula
houseleek
In Greek
καλέντουλα
houseleek
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
houseleek
In Polish
Pot Marigold
houseleek
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
AMERIMNON
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Calendula
Sempervivum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Sedeae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Sedoideae
Properties of Pot Marigold and Houseleek
Wondering what are the properties of Pot Marigold and Houseleek? We provide you with everything About Pot Marigold and Houseleek. Pot Marigold doesn't have thorns and Houseleek doesn't have thorns. Also Pot Marigold does not have fragrant flowers. Pot Marigold has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash and Swelling and Houseleek has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash and Swelling. 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 Pot Marigold and Houseleek and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Houseleek
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Houseleek is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Houseleek Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Houseleek season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Houseleek is Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pot Marigold and Houseleek Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Houseleek physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Houseleek are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
- Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Care of Pot Marigold and Houseleek
Care of Pot Marigold and Houseleek include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Pot Marigold 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.