Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Southern Africa, South Africa
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
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Pink
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Burgundy
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Burgundy
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Burgundy
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
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, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
ALOE dichotoma
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
In Hindi
houseleek
तरकश ट्री
In German
Hauswurz
Köcherbaum
In French
joubarbe
Quiver Tree
In Spanish
houseleek
Árbol de la aljaba
In Greek
houseleek
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
houseleek
Árvore do quiver
In Polish
houseleek
Quiver Drzewo
In Latin
AMERIMNON
pharetram ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Sedeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Asphodeloideae
Properties of Houseleek and Quiver Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Houseleek and Quiver Tree? We provide you with everything About Houseleek and Quiver Tree. Houseleek doesn't have thorns and Quiver Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Houseleek does not have fragrant flowers. Houseleek has allergic reactions like Not Available and Quiver 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 Quiver Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Houseleek and Quiver Tree
Season and care of Houseleek and Quiver Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and Quiver Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Houseleek and Quiver Tree Physical Information
Houseleek and Quiver Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Quiver Tree height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Houseleek and Quiver Tree are as follows:
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Houseleek and Quiver Tree
Care of Houseleek and Quiver Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune and Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Houseleek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quiver Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.