Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Cercis
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Burgundy
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Burgundy
-
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
houseleek
Eastern Redbud
In German
Hauswurz
OstRedbud
In French
joubarbe
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
houseleek
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
houseleek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
houseleek
Redbud oriental
In Polish
houseleek
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
AMERIMNON
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Houseleek and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Houseleek and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Houseleek and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Houseleek and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Houseleek and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Houseleek and Eastern Redbud
Care of Houseleek and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Houseleek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.