Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
India
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Sansevieria cylindria, Sansevieria parva
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
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, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Larvae of Agave Weevil
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Analgesic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes, Rootstock, Shoots
Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Sansevieria trifasciata
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Common Name
Mother-in-law's Tongue, Viper's Bowstring Hemp, Snake plant
Houseleek, Common houseleek
In Hindi
नाग संयंत्र
houseleek
In German
Snake plant
Hauswurz
In French
Snake plant
joubarbe
In Spanish
Snake plant
houseleek
In Greek
φυτό φίδι
houseleek
In Portuguese
Snake plant
houseleek
In Polish
wąż roślin
houseleek
In Latin
Snake plant
AMERIMNON
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Agavaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Sansevieria
Sempervivum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sedeae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Sedoideae
Properties of Snake Plant and Houseleek
Wondering what are the properties of Snake Plant and Houseleek? We provide you with everything About Snake Plant and Houseleek. Snake Plant doesn't have thorns and Houseleek doesn't have thorns. Also Snake Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Snake Plant has allergic reactions like Analgesic and Houseleek has allergic reactions like Analgesic. 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 Snake Plant and Houseleek and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Snake Plant and Houseleek
Season and care of Snake Plant and Houseleek is important to know. While considering everything about Snake Plant and Houseleek Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snake Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snake Plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Houseleek is Sand while the PH of soil for Snake Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snake Plant and Houseleek Physical Information
Snake Plant and Houseleek physical information is very important for comparison. Snake Plant height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Snake Plant and Houseleek are as follows:
Snake Plant flower color: White
Snake Plant leaf color: Dark Green
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
- Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Care of Snake Plant and Houseleek
Care of Snake Plant and Houseleek include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snake Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Snake Plant 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.