Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Habitat
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Orange
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Oblong
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
Swelling in the face
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Prunus avium
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Common Name
Cherry Tree
Houseleek, Common houseleek
In Hindi
चेरी का पेड़
houseleek
In German
Kirschbaum
Hauswurz
In French
Cerisier
joubarbe
In Spanish
Cerezo
houseleek
In Greek
κερασιά
houseleek
In Portuguese
árvore de cereja
houseleek
In Polish
wiśniowe drzewo
houseleek
In Latin
Cherry
AMERIMNON
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cherry Tree and Houseleek
Season and care of Cherry Tree and Houseleek is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tree and Houseleek Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tree season is Spring and Summer and Houseleek season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained and for Houseleek is Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic and for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Tree and Houseleek Physical Information
Cherry Tree and Houseleek physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm whereas Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tree and Houseleek are as follows:
Cherry Tree flower color: White
Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
- Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Care of Cherry Tree and Houseleek
Care of Cherry Tree and Houseleek include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Houseleek pruning is done . In summer Cherry Tree 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.