Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Canary Islands
Eastern Australia
Types
Echium pininana
Shrub
Habitat
tropical environments
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Blue, Blue Violet
Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHIUM pininana
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
Tree Echium
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Baum Aciam
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Arbre ACIAM
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
árbol Aciam
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
δέντρο Aciam
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
árvore Aciam
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
drzewo Aciam
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
lignum Aciam
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tree Echium and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Tree Echium and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Echium and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Echium season is and Splendid Hibiscus season is . The type of soil for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Tree Echium and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Tree Echium and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Echium and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Tree Echium and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Tree Echium and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Echium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Tree Echium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.