Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Cactus, Shrub
Origin
South Africa
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Perennials
Couma macrocarpa
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
Bushlands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Insects
pollinators
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Sap
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common Name
Clivia
Tiger Tree
In Hindi
Clivia
टाइगर ट्री
In German
Clivia
Tiger Tree
In French
Clivia
Tiger Tree
In Spanish
Clivia
Tiger Tree
In Greek
κλίβια
Tiger Tree
In Portuguese
Clivia
Tiger Tree
In Polish
Clivia
Tiger Tree
In Latin
Clivia
tigris lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malpighiales
Family
Liliaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Clivia and Tiger Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Clivia and Tiger Tree? We provide you with everything About Clivia and Tiger Tree. Clivia doesn't have thorns and Tiger Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Clivia does not have fragrant flowers. Clivia has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness and Tiger Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Clivia and Tiger Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clivia and Tiger Tree
Season and care of Clivia and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Tiger Tree season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Clivia and Tiger Tree Physical Information
Clivia and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Tiger Tree are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
- Tiger Tree leaf color:
Care of Clivia and Tiger Tree
Care of Clivia and Tiger Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tiger Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.