Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
South America, Argentina, Brazil
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
Dry Forest, limestone outcrops, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-14
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
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
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Distilled Water, Needs good drainage
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mealy bugs, Red spider mite, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy, hallucinations
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Antidiabetic, Rheumatism, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Selenicereus grandiflorus
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek
Queen of the night, large-flowered cactus, sweet-scented cactus, vanilla cactus
In Hindi
houseleek
रात की रानी
In German
Hauswurz
Königin der Nacht
In French
joubarbe
Reine de la nuit
In Spanish
houseleek
Reina de la noche
In Greek
houseleek
Βασίλισσα της νύχτας
In Portuguese
houseleek
Rainha da noite
In Polish
houseleek
Królowa nocy
In Latin
AMERIMNON
Domina noctis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Sempervivum
Selenicereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Houseleek and Queen of the Night
Season and care of Houseleek and Queen of the Night is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and Queen of the Night Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Queen of the Night season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for Queen of the Night is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Queen of the Night is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Houseleek and Queen of the Night Physical Information
Houseleek and Queen of the Night physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Queen of the Night height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Houseleek and Queen of the Night are as follows:
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Queen of the Night flower color: White and Light Green
- Queen of the Night leaf color: Not Available
Care of Houseleek and Queen of the Night
Care of Houseleek and Queen of the Night include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune and Queen of the Night 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 Queen of the Night needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.