Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
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
low mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Pink
White
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
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Bacterial soft rot, bees, Fungal Diseases, Mealy bugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
antimicrobial, Cardiac, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Trichocereus pachanoi
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek
Trichocereus
In Hindi
houseleek
Trichocereus
In German
Hauswurz
Trichocereus
In French
joubarbe
Trichocereus
In Spanish
houseleek
Trichocereus
In Greek
houseleek
Trichocereus
In Portuguese
houseleek
Trichocereus
In Polish
houseleek
Trichocereus
In Latin
AMERIMNON
Trichocereus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Sempervivum
Echinopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Sedeae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Houseleek and Trichocereus
Wondering what are the properties of Houseleek and Trichocereus? We provide you with everything About Houseleek and Trichocereus. Houseleek doesn't have thorns and Trichocereus doesn't have thorns. Also Houseleek does not have fragrant flowers. Houseleek has allergic reactions like Not Available and Trichocereus 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 Trichocereus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Houseleek and Trichocereus
Season and care of Houseleek and Trichocereus is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and Trichocereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Trichocereus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for Trichocereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trichocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Houseleek and Trichocereus Physical Information
Houseleek and Trichocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Trichocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Houseleek and Trichocereus are as follows:
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Trichocereus flower color: White
- Trichocereus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Houseleek and Trichocereus
Care of Houseleek and Trichocereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune and Trichocereus 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 Trichocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.