Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Echium pininana
Enkianthus campanulatus
Habitat
tropical environments
Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Blue, Blue Violet
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor, Striped
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic
Plant Season
-
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ECHIUM pininana
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
Common Name
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
Enkianthus
In Hindi
Tree Echium
Enkianthus
In German
Baum Aciam
Enkianthus
In French
Arbre ACIAM
Enkianthus
In Spanish
árbol Aciam
Enkianthus
In Greek
δέντρο Aciam
Enkianthus
In Portuguese
árvore Aciam
Enkianthus
In Polish
drzewo Aciam
Enkianthus
In Latin
lignum Aciam
Enkianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Enkianthoideae
Properties of Tree Echium and Enkianthus
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Echium and Enkianthus? We provide you with everything About Tree Echium and Enkianthus. Tree Echium doesn't have thorns and Enkianthus doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Echium does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Echium has allergic reactions like and Enkianthus 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 Enkianthus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Echium and Enkianthus
Season and care of Tree Echium and Enkianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Echium and Enkianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Echium season is and Enkianthus season is . The type of soil for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand and for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree Echium and Enkianthus Physical Information
Tree Echium and Enkianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Echium and Enkianthus are as follows:
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
- Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Tree Echium and Enkianthus
Care of Tree Echium and Enkianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Echium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Enkianthus 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 Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.