Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
Canary Islands
Types
Echium pininana
Lotus berthelotii
Habitat
tropical environments
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Light Blue, Blue Violet
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ECHIUM pininana
LOTUS berthelotii
Common Name
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
In Hindi
Tree Echium
Parrot's Beak
In German
Baum Aciam
Papageienschnabel
In French
Arbre ACIAM
Le Bec de perroquet
In Spanish
árbol Aciam
Pico de loro
In Greek
δέντρο Aciam
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
In Portuguese
árvore Aciam
Bico do Papagaio
In Polish
drzewo Aciam
Dziób papugi
In Latin
lignum Aciam
Parrot rostri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Family
Boraginaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Tree Echium and Parrot's Beak
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Echium and Parrot's Beak? We provide you with everything About Tree Echium and Parrot's Beak. Tree Echium doesn't have thorns and Parrot's Beak doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Echium does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Echium has allergic reactions like and Parrot's Beak 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 Parrot's Beak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Echium and Parrot's Beak
Season and care of Tree Echium and Parrot's Beak is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Echium and Parrot's Beak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Echium season is and Parrot's Beak season is . The type of soil for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand and for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Echium and Parrot's Beak Physical Information
Tree Echium and Parrot's Beak physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tree Echium and Parrot's Beak are as follows:
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
- Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Tree Echium and Parrot's Beak
Care of Tree Echium and Parrot's Beak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Echium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.