Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Africa
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Manihot esculenta, Euphorbia esula
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Habitat
Desert, rocky banks of streams, Sandy stream banks
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Spores, Stem Planting
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
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Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Toxic, Vomiting
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Laxative
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
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Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Used to poison animals during hunting
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA virosa
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Gifboom
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
Gifboom
pinkroot
In German
Namibische Giftwolfmilch
Spigelia
In French
Euphorbia virosa
Spigelia
In Spanish
Euphorbia virosa
Spigelia
In Greek
Euphorbia virosa
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Euphorbia virosa
Spigelia
In Polish
Euphorbia virosa
Spigelia
In Latin
Euphorbia virosa
Spigelia
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Order
Malpighiales
Gentianales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Gifboom and Pinkroot
Season and care of Gifboom and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Gifboom and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gifboom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gifboom is Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gifboom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gifboom and Pinkroot Physical Information
Gifboom and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Gifboom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Gifboom and Pinkroot are as follows:
Gifboom flower color: Yellow
Gifboom leaf color: Gray Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Gifboom and Pinkroot
Care of Gifboom and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gifboom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gifboom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.