Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central America, South America, Brazil
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Types
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Salmon
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CLEISTOCACTUS
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Common Name
Cleistocactus
Houseleek, Common houseleek
In Hindi
Cleistocactus
houseleek
In German
Cleistocactus
Hauswurz
In French
Cleistocactus
joubarbe
In Spanish
Cleistocactus
houseleek
In Greek
Cleistocactus
houseleek
In Portuguese
Cleistocactus
houseleek
In Polish
Kleistokaktus
houseleek
In Latin
Cleistocactus
AMERIMNON
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Cleistocactus
Sempervivum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Sedeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cleistocactus and Houseleek
Wondering what are the properties of Cleistocactus and Houseleek? We provide you with everything About Cleistocactus and Houseleek. Cleistocactus has thorns and Houseleek doesn't have thorns. Also Cleistocactus does not have fragrant flowers. Cleistocactus 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 Cleistocactus and Houseleek and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cleistocactus and Houseleek
Season and care of Cleistocactus and Houseleek is important to know. While considering everything about Cleistocactus and Houseleek Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand and for Houseleek is Sand while the PH of soil for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cleistocactus and Houseleek Physical Information
Cleistocactus and Houseleek physical information is very important for comparison. Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cleistocactus and Houseleek are as follows:
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
- Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Care of Cleistocactus and Houseleek
Care of Cleistocactus and Houseleek include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Cleistocactus 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.