Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Burgundy
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Burgundy
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
No need to prune
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Kidney problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
OCIMUM 'African Blue'
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek
African Blue Basil, Hybrid Basil
In Hindi
houseleek
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
In German
Hauswurz
African Blue Basilikum
In French
joubarbe
Bleu basilic africaine
In Spanish
houseleek
Albahaca azul africana
In Greek
houseleek
Αφρικής Μπλε βασιλικό
In Portuguese
houseleek
Africano manjericão azul
In Polish
houseleek
Afrykański Niebieski bazylią
In Latin
AMERIMNON
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Basal Tricolpates
Tribe
Sedeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Houseleek and African Blue Basil
Season and care of Houseleek and African Blue Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and African Blue Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and African Blue Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for African Blue Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Blue Basil is Neutral.
Houseleek and African Blue Basil Physical Information
Houseleek and African Blue Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas African Blue Basil height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Houseleek and African Blue Basil are as follows:
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
African Blue Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- African Blue Basil leaf color: Purple
Care of Houseleek and African Blue Basil
Care of Houseleek and African Blue Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune and African Blue Basil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Houseleek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Blue Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.