Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Cactus, Shrub
Origin
China
Southern Africa, South Africa
Habitat
Upland
Bushlands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Insects
pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Sap
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common Name
Daphne plant
Tiger Tree
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
टाइगर ट्री
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Tiger Tree
In French
plante Daphne
Tiger Tree
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
Tiger Tree
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
Tiger Tree
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
Tiger Tree
In Polish
Daphne roślin
Tiger Tree
In Latin
Daphne plant
tigris lignum
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Malpighiales
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Daphne and Tiger Tree
Season and care of Daphne and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Daphne and Tiger Tree Physical Information
Daphne and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Tiger Tree are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
- Tiger Tree leaf color:
Care of Daphne and Tiger Tree
Care of Daphne and Tiger Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne 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.