Portugese viperina

How to Grow and Care for Portugese viperina

Portugese viperina · Echium tuberculatum

Grow in moderately fertile, freely-draining soil in a 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 Portugese viperina

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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

Grow in moderately fertile, freely-draining soil in a sheltered, sunny, warm site. Protect from winter frosts in-situ using horticultural fleece

How to Water Portugese viperina?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Portugese viperina?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Portugese viperina?

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What Soil Is Best for Portugese viperina?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Portugese viperina?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Portugese viperina?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Portugese viperina?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Portugese viperina?

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

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How to Transplant Portugese viperina?

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How to Care for Portugese viperina in Winter?

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How to Plant Portugese viperina?

Grow in moderately fertile, freely-draining soil in a sheltered, sunny, warm site. Protect from winter frosts in-situ using horticultural fleece

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How to Repot Portugese viperina?

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How to Harvest Portugese viperina?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of Portugese viperina

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of Portugese viperina

Plant typeInformation to be completed
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitColumnar upright
OriginIberian Pen., Northern Africa

Scientific Classification

Species
Echium tuberculatum
Genus
Echium
Family
Boraginaceae
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