Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Not Available
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
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
13-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Pink
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
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
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Schlumbergera truncata
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
In Hindi
houseleek
Schlumbergera
In German
Hauswurz
Schlumbergera
In French
joubarbe
Schlumbergera
In Spanish
houseleek
Schlumbergera
In Greek
houseleek
Schlumbergera
In Portuguese
houseleek
Schlumbergera
In Polish
houseleek
Schlumbergera
In Latin
AMERIMNON
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Sempervivum
Schlumbergera
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Sedeae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Houseleek and Schlumbergera
Wondering what are the properties of Houseleek and Schlumbergera? We provide you with everything About Houseleek and Schlumbergera. Houseleek doesn't have thorns and Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns. Also Houseleek does not have fragrant flowers. Houseleek has allergic reactions like Not Available and Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Houseleek and Schlumbergera
Season and care of Houseleek and Schlumbergera is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and Schlumbergera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schlumbergera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for Schlumbergera is Not Available while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schlumbergera is Not Available.
Houseleek and Schlumbergera Physical Information
Houseleek and Schlumbergera physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Schlumbergera height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Houseleek and Schlumbergera are as follows:
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
- Schlumbergera leaf color: Not Available
Care of Houseleek and Schlumbergera
Care of Houseleek and Schlumbergera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune and Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.