Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Not Available
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Habitat
Terrestrial, Tropical Forests
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Globe shaped
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
STENOCEREUS kerberi
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Common Name
Cereus kerberi, Rathbunia kerberi, Cleistocactus kerberi
Houseleek, Common houseleek
In Spanish
Sina
houseleek
In Portuguese
Sina
houseleek
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Stenocereus
Sempervivum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Sedeae
Subfamily
Cactaceae, Cactoideae
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sina and Houseleek
Wondering what are the properties of Sina and Houseleek? We provide you with everything About Sina and Houseleek. Sina has thorns and Houseleek doesn't have thorns. Also Sina does not have fragrant flowers. Sina has allergic reactions like Not Available and Houseleek 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 Sina and Houseleek and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sina and Houseleek
Season and care of Sina and Houseleek is important to know. While considering everything about Sina and Houseleek Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sina is Loam, Sand and for Houseleek is Sand while the PH of soil for Sina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sina and Houseleek Physical Information
Sina and Houseleek physical information is very important for comparison. Sina height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sina and Houseleek are as follows:
Sina flower color: Not Available
Sina leaf color: Not Available
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
- Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Care of Sina and Houseleek
Care of Sina and Houseleek include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Sina 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.