Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants, Fruits, Houseplant, native plant natural landscaping, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Not Available
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Not Available
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
In desert grasslands, Rocky Mountains, sandy seeps, Semi arid regions
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink, Red
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Purplish Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Succulent
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Common Name
Texas rainbow cactus, Spiny hedgehog cactus
Houseleek, Common houseleek
In Hindi
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
houseleek
In German
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Hauswurz
In French
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
joubarbe
In Spanish
Dasyacanthus echinocereus
houseleek
In Greek
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
houseleek
In Portuguese
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
houseleek
In Polish
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
houseleek
In Latin
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
AMERIMNON
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Sempervivum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Sedeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Rainbow Cactus and Houseleek
Wondering what are the properties of Rainbow Cactus and Houseleek? We provide you with everything About Rainbow Cactus and Houseleek. Rainbow Cactus doesn't have thorns and Houseleek doesn't have thorns. Also Rainbow Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Rainbow Cactus 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 Rainbow Cactus and Houseleek and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rainbow Cactus and Houseleek
Season and care of Rainbow Cactus and Houseleek is important to know. While considering everything about Rainbow Cactus and Houseleek Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rainbow Cactus season is Not Available and Houseleek season is Not Available. The type of soil for Rainbow Cactus is Not Available and for Houseleek is Sand while the PH of soil for Rainbow Cactus is Not Available and for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rainbow Cactus and Houseleek Physical Information
Rainbow Cactus and Houseleek physical information is very important for comparison. Rainbow Cactus height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Rainbow Cactus and Houseleek are as follows:
Rainbow Cactus flower color: Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink and Red
Rainbow Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
- Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Care of Rainbow Cactus and Houseleek
Care of Rainbow Cactus and Houseleek include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rainbow Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Rainbow Cactus 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.