tower of jewels

How to Grow and Care for tower of jewels

tower of jewels · Echium wildpretii

Under glass, grow in a loam-based potting compost (John Innes Number 3) in full light. Water freely when in growth, sparingly in winter. Outdoors, grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from winter frost in situ with 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 tower of jewels

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Care difficulty1 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline · 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 a loam-based potting compost (John Innes Number 3) in full light. Water freely when in growth, sparingly in winter. Outdoors, grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from winter frost in situ with horticultural fleece

How to Water tower of jewels?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for tower of jewels?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for tower of jewels?

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What Soil Is Best for tower of jewels?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for tower of jewels?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize tower of jewels?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune tower of jewels?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate tower of jewels?

Propagate by seed at 13-16°C (55-61°F) in summer, overwintering seedlings at 5-7°C (41-45°F)

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How to Transplant tower of jewels?

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How to Care for tower of jewels in Winter?

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How to Plant tower of jewels?

Under glass, grow in a loam-based potting compost (John Innes Number 3) in full light. Water freely when in growth, sparingly in winter. Outdoors, grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from winter frost in situ with horticultural fleece

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How to Repot tower of jewels?

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How to Harvest tower of jewels?

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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 tower of jewels

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of tower of jewels

Plant typeAnnual Biennial
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitColumnar upright
OriginCanary Islands

Scientific Classification

Species
Echium wildpretii
Genus
Echium
Family
Boraginaceae
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