Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Mexico
Types
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Weeping
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Pink
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek
Orchid Cactus
In Hindi
houseleek
आर्किड कैक्टस
In German
Hauswurz
Orchid cactus
In French
joubarbe
Cactus Orchid
In Spanish
houseleek
cactus orquídea
In Greek
houseleek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
In Portuguese
houseleek
Orchid cactus
In Polish
houseleek
Orchid kaktus
In Latin
AMERIMNON
Orchid cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Sempervivum
Disocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Houseleek and Orchid Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Houseleek and Orchid Cactus? We provide you with everything About Houseleek and Orchid Cactus. Houseleek doesn't have thorns and Orchid Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Houseleek does not have fragrant flowers. Houseleek has allergic reactions like Not Available and Orchid Cactus 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 Orchid Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Houseleek and Orchid Cactus
Season and care of Houseleek and Orchid Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and Orchid Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Orchid Cactus is Neutral.
Houseleek and Orchid Cactus Physical Information
Houseleek and Orchid Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Houseleek and Orchid Cactus are as follows:
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
- Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Houseleek and Orchid Cactus
Care of Houseleek and Orchid Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune and Orchid Cactus 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 Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.