Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never 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, Alkaline
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
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek
Cumin
In Hindi
houseleek
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Hauswurz
Kümmelpflanze
In French
joubarbe
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
houseleek
planta de comino
In Greek
houseleek
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
houseleek
Cumin planta
In Polish
houseleek
Kmin roślin
In Latin
AMERIMNON
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Sempervivum
Cuminum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Houseleek and Cumin
Season and care of Houseleek and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Houseleek and Cumin Physical Information
Houseleek and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Houseleek and Cumin are as follows:
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Houseleek and Cumin
Care of Houseleek and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune and Cumin pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.