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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual

Type

Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable

Origin

Southern Europe, Western Europe
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli, Purple cauliflower

Number of Varieties

403
0 40000
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Habitat

limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
agricultural areas, Cold Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-8-9999
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

8-1
6-1

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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

Habit

Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm60.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm30.50 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Pink
Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Blue Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Blue Green, Burgundy
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green, Burgundy
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green, Burgundy
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

V-Shaped
Oval

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Fast

Type of Soil

Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral

Soil Type

Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

-
-

Fertilizers

20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Moths, Rats, Squirrels

Allergy

-
Diarrhea, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Bonsai

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity

Part of Plant Used

Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)

Common Name

Houseleek, Common houseleek
Broccoli

In Hindi

houseleek
ब्रोकली

In German

Hauswurz
Brokkoli

In French

joubarbe
Brocoli

In Spanish

houseleek
Brócoli

In Greek

houseleek
μπρόκολο

In Portuguese

houseleek
brócolis

In Polish

houseleek
brokuły

In Latin

AMERIMNON
Brocoli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales
Capparales

Family

Crassulaceae
Brassicaceae

Genus

Sempervivum
Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Tribe

Sedeae
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Subfamily

Sedoideae
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Number of Species

4019
1 27800
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Difference Between Houseleek and Broccoli

If you are confused whether Houseleek or Broccoli are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Houseleek and Broccoli Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Houseleek are 20-20-20 amount and All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Broccoli fertilizers required are Apply 10-10-10 amount and fertilize in growing season. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Houseleek and Broccoli if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Houseleek and Broccoli

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Houseleek and Broccoli. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Houseleek and Broccoli as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Houseleek is Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic and Odontalgic whereas of Broccoli is Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders and Obesity. Houseleek has beauty benefits as follows: Good for skin while Broccoli has beauty benefits as follows: Good for skin.

Compare Facts of Houseleek vs Broccoli

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Houseleek vs Broccoli and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Houseleek are whereas of Broccoli have Diarrhea and Throat itching respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Houseleek has no showy fruits and Broccoli has no showy fruits. Also Houseleek is not flowering and Broccoli is not flowering . You can compare Houseleek and Broccoli facts and facts of other plants too.