Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Canary Islands
Eastern Asia, India
Habitat
tropical environments
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Blue, Blue Violet
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Succulent
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, 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
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHIUM pininana
EUPHORBIA lactea
Common Name
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
In Hindi
Tree Echium
Elkhorn
In German
Baum Aciam
Elkhorn
In French
Arbre ACIAM
Elkhorn
In Spanish
árbol Aciam
cuerno de alce
In Greek
δέντρο Aciam
Elkhorn
In Portuguese
árvore Aciam
Elkhorn
In Polish
drzewo Aciam
Elkhorn
In Latin
lignum Aciam
Elkhorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Boraginaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Tree Echium and Elkhorn
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Echium and Elkhorn? We provide you with everything About Tree Echium and Elkhorn. Tree Echium doesn't have thorns and Elkhorn doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Echium does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Echium has allergic reactions like and Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Echium and Elkhorn
Season and care of Tree Echium and Elkhorn is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Echium and Elkhorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Echium season is and Elkhorn season is . The type of soil for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand and for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Echium and Elkhorn Physical Information
Tree Echium and Elkhorn physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Echium and Elkhorn are as follows:
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Care of Tree Echium and Elkhorn
Care of Tree Echium and Elkhorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Echium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.