Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
Echium pininana
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Habitat
tropical environments
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Blue, Blue Violet
Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Acicular
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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 regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ECHIUM pininana
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Tree Echium
Pelargonium
In German
Baum Aciam
Pelargonium
In French
Arbre ACIAM
Pelargonium
In Spanish
árbol Aciam
Pelargonium
In Greek
δέντρο Aciam
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
árvore Aciam
pelargônio
In Polish
drzewo Aciam
Pelargonium
In Latin
lignum Aciam
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Geraniales
Family
Boraginaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Tree Echium and Pelargonium
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Echium and Pelargonium? We provide you with everything About Tree Echium and Pelargonium. Tree Echium doesn't have thorns and Pelargonium doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Echium does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Echium has allergic reactions like and Pelargonium 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 Pelargonium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Echium and Pelargonium
Season and care of Tree Echium and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Echium and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Echium season is and Pelargonium season is . The type of soil for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Tree Echium and Pelargonium Physical Information
Tree Echium and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tree Echium and Pelargonium are as follows:
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
- Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Care of Tree Echium and Pelargonium
Care of Tree Echium and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Echium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.