Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Africa
Eastern Asia, India
Types
Manihot esculenta, Euphorbia esula
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, rocky banks of streams, Sandy stream banks
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Spores, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Toxic, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Laxative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Used to poison animals during hunting
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA virosa
EUPHORBIA lactea
Common Name
Gifboom
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
In German
Namibische Giftwolfmilch
Elkhorn
In French
Euphorbia virosa
Elkhorn
In Spanish
Euphorbia virosa
cuerno de alce
In Greek
Euphorbia virosa
Elkhorn
In Portuguese
Euphorbia virosa
Elkhorn
In Polish
Euphorbia virosa
Elkhorn
In Latin
Euphorbia virosa
Elkhorn
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Malpighiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Euphorbia
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Gifboom and Elkhorn
Wondering what are the properties of Gifboom and Elkhorn? We provide you with everything About Gifboom and Elkhorn. Gifboom has thorns and Elkhorn doesn't have thorns. Also Gifboom does not have fragrant flowers. Gifboom has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Toxic and Vomiting and Elkhorn has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Toxic and Vomiting. 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 Gifboom and Elkhorn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gifboom and Elkhorn
Season and care of Gifboom and Elkhorn is important to know. While considering everything about Gifboom and Elkhorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gifboom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elkhorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gifboom is Loam, Sand and for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gifboom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline.
Gifboom and Elkhorn Physical Information
Gifboom and Elkhorn physical information is very important for comparison. Gifboom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Gifboom and Elkhorn are as follows:
Gifboom flower color: Yellow
Gifboom leaf color: Gray Green
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Care of Gifboom and Elkhorn
Care of Gifboom and Elkhorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gifboom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Gifboom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.