Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
United States, Canada
Number of Varieties
10
10
Habitat
tropical environments
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Blue, Blue Violet
White, Green, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Dark Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Cadmium fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Wildflower
Botanical Name
ECHIUM pininana
PHYTOLACCA americana
Common Name
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
In Hindi
Tree Echium
POKEBERRY
In German
Baum Aciam
Kermesbeere
In French
Arbre ACIAM
POKEBERRY
In Spanish
árbol Aciam
Pokeberry
In Greek
δέντρο Aciam
POKEBERRY
In Portuguese
árvore Aciam
POKEBERRY
In Polish
drzewo Aciam
alkiermes
In Latin
lignum Aciam
pokeberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Boraginaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Tree Echium and Pokeberry
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Echium and Pokeberry? We provide you with everything About Tree Echium and Pokeberry. Tree Echium doesn't have thorns and Pokeberry doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Echium does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Echium has allergic reactions like and Pokeberry 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 Pokeberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Echium and Pokeberry
Season and care of Tree Echium and Pokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Echium and Pokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Echium season is and Pokeberry season is . The type of soil for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand and for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree Echium and Pokeberry Physical Information
Tree Echium and Pokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Echium and Pokeberry are as follows:
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
- Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Care of Tree Echium and Pokeberry
Care of Tree Echium and Pokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Echium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, 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 Pokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.