Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Canary Islands
Southern Africa
Types
Echium pininana
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Habitat
tropical environments
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Blue, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
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
Elliptic and Ovate
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
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHIUM pininana
CARISSA macrocarpa
Common Name
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
Carissia
In Hindi
Tree Echium
Carissa
In German
Baum Aciam
carissa
In French
Arbre ACIAM
carissa
In Spanish
árbol Aciam
carissa
In Greek
δέντρο Aciam
carissa
In Portuguese
árvore Aciam
carissa
In Polish
drzewo Aciam
carissa
In Latin
lignum Aciam
carissa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Boraginaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Rauvolfioideae
Properties of Tree Echium and Carissa
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Echium and Carissa? We provide you with everything About Tree Echium and Carissa. Tree Echium doesn't have thorns and Carissa doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Echium does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Echium has allergic reactions like and Carissa 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 Carissa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Echium and Carissa
Season and care of Tree Echium and Carissa is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Echium and Carissa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Echium season is and Carissa season is . The type of soil for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand and for Carissa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree Echium and Carissa Physical Information
Tree Echium and Carissa physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Echium and Carissa are as follows:
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Carissa flower color: White
- Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tree Echium and Carissa
Care of Tree Echium and Carissa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Echium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tree Echium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.