Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Burgundy
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established
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
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Laurus nobilis
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek
Sweetbay
In Hindi
houseleek
Laurus nobilis
In German
Hauswurz
Echter Lorbeer
In French
joubarbe
Laurus nobilis
In Spanish
houseleek
Laurus nobilis
In Greek
houseleek
Laurus nobilis
In Portuguese
houseleek
Loureiro
In Polish
houseleek
Wawrzyn szlachetny
In Latin
AMERIMNON
Laurus nobilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Houseleek and Sweetbay
Season and care of Houseleek and Sweetbay is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and Sweetbay Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweetbay season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral.
Houseleek and Sweetbay Physical Information
Houseleek and Sweetbay physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Houseleek and Sweetbay are as follows:
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
- Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Care of Houseleek and Sweetbay
Care of Houseleek and Sweetbay include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune and Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.