Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Not available
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Ovate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over 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
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Houseleek, Common houseleek
In Hindi
red alder
houseleek
In German
rot-Erle
Hauswurz
In French
aulne rouge
joubarbe
In Spanish
aliso rojo
houseleek
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
houseleek
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
houseleek
In Polish
czerwony olcha
houseleek
In Latin
red alnus
AMERIMNON
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sedeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sedoideae
Season and Care of Red Alder and Houseleek
Season and care of Red Alder and Houseleek is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Houseleek Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Houseleek season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Houseleek is Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Alder and Houseleek Physical Information
Red Alder and Houseleek physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Houseleek are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
- Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Care of Red Alder and Houseleek
Care of Red Alder and Houseleek include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Houseleek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.