tower of jewels
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An erect, unbranched biennial to 2m tall, with narrow, silvery-hairy leaves and a tall narrow panicle of small red flowers in early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- tower of jewels (Echium wildpretii)
- Genus
- Echium
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of tower of jewels
Distribution map
Canary Islands
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Culture
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Toxicity
Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of tower of jewels
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tower of jewels care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed at 13-16°C (55-61°F) in summer, overwintering seedlings at 5-7°C (41-45°F)
Growing
GrowingUnder 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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Common pests and 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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