pride of Tenerife

How to Grow and Care for pride of Tenerife

pride of Tenerife · Echium simplex

Under glass grow in loam-based compost in full light. Water freely while in growth, sparingly in winter. Outdoors grow in moderately fertile, freely-draining soil in a very sheltered, sunny, warm site. Protect from winter frosts in-situ using horticultural fleece

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunSkin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing pride of Tenerife

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicitySkin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Under glass grow in loam-based compost in full light. Water freely while in growth, sparingly in winter. Outdoors grow in moderately fertile, freely-draining soil in a very sheltered, sunny, warm site. Protect from winter frosts in-situ using horticultural fleece

How to Water pride of Tenerife?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for pride of Tenerife?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for pride of Tenerife?

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What Soil Is Best for pride of Tenerife?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for pride of Tenerife?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize pride of Tenerife?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune pride of Tenerife?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate pride of Tenerife?

Propagate by seed sown at 13-16°C in summer, overwintering seedlings at 5-7°C

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How to Transplant pride of Tenerife?

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How to Care for pride of Tenerife in Winter?

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How to Plant pride of Tenerife?

Under glass grow in loam-based compost in full light. Water freely while in growth, sparingly in winter. Outdoors grow in moderately fertile, freely-draining soil in a very sheltered, sunny, warm site. Protect from winter frosts in-situ using horticultural fleece

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How to Repot pride of Tenerife?

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How to Harvest pride of Tenerife?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs or glasshouse whitefly and glasshouse red spider mite under glass

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The Toxicity of pride of Tenerife

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of pride of Tenerife

Plant typeAnnual Biennial · Shrubs
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitColumnar upright
OriginCanary Islands

Scientific Classification

Species
Echium simplex
Genus
Echium
Family
Boraginaceae
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