Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Southern Europe
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
Lower slopes, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink
Light Purple, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark 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
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Coral Spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Cercis siliquastrum
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek
Judas Tree
In German
Hauswurz
Judasbaum
In French
joubarbe
Judas arbre
In Spanish
houseleek
Árbol de Judas
In Greek
houseleek
Ο Ιούδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
houseleek
Árvore de Judas
In Polish
houseleek
Judasz Drzewo
In Latin
AMERIMNON
Iudas ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Properties of Houseleek and Judas Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Houseleek and Judas Tree? We provide you with everything About Houseleek and Judas Tree. Houseleek doesn't have thorns and Judas Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Houseleek does not have fragrant flowers. Houseleek has allergic reactions like Not Available and Judas Tree 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 Houseleek and Judas Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Houseleek and Judas Tree
Season and care of Houseleek and Judas Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and Judas Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Judas Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Houseleek and Judas Tree Physical Information
Houseleek and Judas Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm. The color specification of Houseleek and Judas Tree are as follows:
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Judas Tree flower color: Light Purple, Pink and White
- Judas Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Houseleek and Judas Tree
Care of Houseleek and Judas Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune and Judas Tree 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 Judas Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.