Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vegetable
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean
California
Types
Belgian Endive, Red Belgian Endive, Curly Endive (a.k.a. Frisee), Escarole, Radicchio (Chioggia) and Radicchio (Chioggia)
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Habitat
Grassland, Mediterranean region, Wild
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Awl-Shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires large amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
prune to control shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Digestive disorders, Inflammation, Liver problems, Stomach pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Wood
Other Uses
Used as an ingredient in coffee
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cichorium intybus
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Blue daisy, blue dandelion, blue sailors, blue weed, bunk, coffeeweed, cornflower, hendibeh, horseweed, ragged sailors, succory, wild bachelor's buttons, and wild endive
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
कासनी
Giant Sequoia
In German
Chicoree
Giant Sequoia
In French
chicorée
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
achicoria
Secoya gigante
In Greek
ραδίκι
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
chicória
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
cykoria
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
pancratium
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Cichorium
Sequoiadendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
-
Tribe
Cichorieae
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Sequoioideae
Season and Care of Chicory and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Chicory and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Chicory and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chicory season is Summer and Giant Sequoia season is Summer. The type of soil for Chicory is Loamy, Sandy and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chicory is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Chicory and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Chicory and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Chicory height is 3.00 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Chicory and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Chicory flower color: Blue
Chicory leaf color: Green
Giant Sequoia flower color:
- Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Chicory and Giant Sequoia
Care of Chicory and Giant Sequoia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chicory pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Chicory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.