Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Canary Islands
Eastern Asia
Types
Echium pininana
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Number of Varieties
10
10
Habitat
tropical environments
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Light Blue, Blue Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange Red, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Lance shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ECHIUM pininana
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
Common Name
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
In Hindi
Tree Echium
Gardenia jasminoides
In German
Baum Aciam
Gardenie
In French
Arbre ACIAM
Cape Jasmine
In Spanish
árbol Aciam
Gardenia jasminoides
In Greek
δέντρο Aciam
Cape Jasmine
In Portuguese
árvore Aciam
Gardenia jasminoides
In Polish
drzewo Aciam
Gardenia jaśminowata
In Latin
lignum Aciam
Gardenia mucronata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Boraginaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Tree Echium and Cape Jasmine
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Echium and Cape Jasmine? We provide you with everything About Tree Echium and Cape Jasmine. Tree Echium doesn't have thorns and Cape Jasmine doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Echium does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Echium has allergic reactions like and Cape Jasmine has allergic reactions like . 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 Tree Echium and Cape Jasmine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Echium and Cape Jasmine
Season and care of Tree Echium and Cape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Echium and Cape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Echium season is and Cape Jasmine season is . The type of soil for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand and for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree Echium and Cape Jasmine Physical Information
Tree Echium and Cape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Echium and Cape Jasmine are as follows:
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
- Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tree Echium and Cape Jasmine
Care of Tree Echium and Cape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Echium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tree Echium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.