About Tree Echium and Dwarf Rhododendron
Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Canary Islands
China
Types
Echium pininana
Rhododendron
Habitat
tropical environments
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Blue, Blue Violet
Purple, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ECHIUM pininana
RHODODENDRON impeditum
Common Name
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
Dwarf Rhododendron, Dwarf Purple Rhododendron
In Hindi
Tree Echium
Dwarf Rhododendron
In German
Baum Aciam
Dwarf Rhododendron
In French
Arbre ACIAM
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Spanish
árbol Aciam
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Greek
δέντρο Aciam
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Portuguese
árvore Aciam
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Polish
drzewo Aciam
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Latin
lignum Aciam
Dwarf Rhododendron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Echium
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Tree Echium and Dwarf Rhododendron
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Echium and Dwarf Rhododendron? We provide you with everything About Tree Echium and Dwarf Rhododendron. Tree Echium doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Rhododendron doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Echium does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Echium has allergic reactions like and Dwarf Rhododendron 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 Dwarf Rhododendron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Echium and Dwarf Rhododendron
Season and care of Tree Echium and Dwarf Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Echium and Dwarf Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Echium season is and Dwarf Rhododendron season is . The type of soil for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Rhododendron is Acidic.
Tree Echium and Dwarf Rhododendron Physical Information
Tree Echium and Dwarf Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dwarf Rhododendron height is 25.40 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Tree Echium and Dwarf Rhododendron are as follows:
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Dwarf Rhododendron flower color: Purple, Lavender and Violet
- Dwarf Rhododendron leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Tree Echium and Dwarf Rhododendron
Care of Tree Echium and Dwarf Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Echium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Rhododendron 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 Dwarf Rhododendron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.