Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
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
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Coral
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
houseleek
red alder
In German
Hauswurz
rot-Erle
In French
joubarbe
aulne rouge
In Spanish
houseleek
aliso rojo
In Greek
houseleek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
houseleek
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
houseleek
czerwony olcha
In Latin
AMERIMNON
red alnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sedeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Houseleek and Red Alder
Season and care of Houseleek and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Alder season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Houseleek and Red Alder Physical Information
Houseleek and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Houseleek and Red Alder are as follows:
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Houseleek and Red Alder
Care of Houseleek and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune and Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.