Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
  
Southeastern United States
  
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
  
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
9-3
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Pink
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Burgundy
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Burgundy
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy
  
Red, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Burgundy
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
  
Oblong to ablanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
No need to prune
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Nitrate based fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
  
Beetles
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
  
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Bark, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
  
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
  
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
  
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek
  
Sourwood
  
In Hindi
houseleek
  
Sourwood
  
In German
Hauswurz
  
Sourwood
  
In French
joubarbe
  
Sourwood
  
In Spanish
houseleek
  
Sourwood
  
In Greek
houseleek
  
Sourwood
  
In Portuguese
houseleek
  
Sourwood
  
In Polish
houseleek
  
Sourwood
  
In Latin
AMERIMNON
  
Sourwood
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Crassulaceae
  
Ericaceae
  
Genus
Sempervivum
  
Oxydendrum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Sedeae
  
Oxydendreae
  
Subfamily
Sedoideae
  
Vaccinioideae
  
Season and Care of Houseleek and Sourwood
Season and care of Houseleek and Sourwood is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and Sourwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sourwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for Sourwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sourwood is Acidic.
Houseleek and Sourwood Physical Information
Houseleek and Sourwood physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Houseleek and Sourwood are as follows:
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Sourwood flower color: White
- Sourwood leaf color: Green
Care of Houseleek and Sourwood
Care of Houseleek and Sourwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune and Sourwood 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 Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.