Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus, Shrub
Origin
Southern Africa
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Manihot esculenta, Euphorbia esula
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, rocky banks of streams, Sandy stream banks
Bushlands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
Sunset Zone
21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
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, Alkaline
Acidic, 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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
pollinators
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Toxic, Vomiting
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Laxative
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Sap
Other Uses
Used to poison animals during hunting
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA virosa
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common Name
Gifboom
Tiger Tree
In Hindi
Gifboom
टाइगर ट्री
In German
Namibische Giftwolfmilch
Tiger Tree
In French
Euphorbia virosa
Tiger Tree
In Spanish
Euphorbia virosa
Tiger Tree
In Greek
Euphorbia virosa
Tiger Tree
In Portuguese
Euphorbia virosa
Tiger Tree
In Polish
Euphorbia virosa
Tiger Tree
In Latin
Euphorbia virosa
tigris lignum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
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
Properties of Gifboom and Tiger Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Gifboom and Tiger Tree? We provide you with everything About Gifboom and Tiger Tree. Gifboom has thorns and Tiger Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Gifboom does not have fragrant flowers. Gifboom has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Toxic and Vomiting and Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gifboom and Tiger Tree
Season and care of Gifboom and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Gifboom and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gifboom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gifboom is Loam, Sand and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gifboom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gifboom and Tiger Tree Physical Information
Gifboom and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Gifboom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Gifboom and Tiger Tree are as follows:
Gifboom flower color: Yellow
Gifboom leaf color: Gray Green
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
- Tiger Tree leaf color: Not Available
Care of Gifboom and Tiger Tree
Care of Gifboom and Tiger Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gifboom 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 Gifboom 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.