Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
Eastern Africa
Habitat
tropical environments
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
11-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Blue, Blue Violet
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHIUM pininana
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
Tree Echium
persian violet
In German
Baum Aciam
persian violet
In French
Arbre ACIAM
persian violet
In Spanish
árbol Aciam
Violeta persa
In Greek
δέντρο Aciam
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
árvore Aciam
Violeta persa
In Polish
drzewo Aciam
Persian Violet
In Latin
lignum Aciam
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Boraginaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Tree Echium and Persian Violet
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Echium and Persian Violet? We provide you with everything About Tree Echium and Persian Violet. Tree Echium doesn't have thorns and Persian Violet doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Echium does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Echium has allergic reactions like and Persian Violet 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 Persian Violet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Echium and Persian Violet
Season and care of Tree Echium and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Echium and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Echium season is and Persian Violet season is . The type of soil for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Tree Echium and Persian Violet Physical Information
Tree Echium and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Tree Echium and Persian Violet are as follows:
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tree Echium and Persian Violet
Care of Tree Echium and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Echium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Tree Echium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.