Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Calypso, Caribe
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
River side, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
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
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Medium, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Antioxidants, Nutrients, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
CORIANDRUM sativum 'Delfino'
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek
Cilantro, Coriander
In German
Hauswurz
Koriander
In French
joubarbe
Coriandre
In Spanish
houseleek
Cilantro
In Greek
houseleek
Κολίανδρο
In Portuguese
houseleek
Coentro
In Polish
houseleek
Kolendra
In Latin
AMERIMNON
coriandri album
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Sempervivum
Coriandrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Sedeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Houseleek and Cilantro
Season and care of Houseleek and Cilantro is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and Cilantro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cilantro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for Cilantro is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cilantro is Neutral, Alkaline.
Houseleek and Cilantro Physical Information
Houseleek and Cilantro physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cilantro height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Houseleek and Cilantro are as follows:
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Cilantro flower color: White
- Cilantro leaf color: Green
Care of Houseleek and Cilantro
Care of Houseleek and Cilantro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune and Cilantro pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Houseleek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cilantro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.