Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Southern Africa
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Manihot esculenta, Euphorbia esula
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, rocky banks of streams, Sandy stream banks
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
Sunset Zone
21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Acidic Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Toxic, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Laxative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Used to poison animals during hunting
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA virosa
CITRUS sinensis 'Valencia'
Common Name
Gifboom
Orange, Valencia Orange
In Hindi
Gifboom
वालेंसिया ऑरेंज
In German
Namibische Giftwolfmilch
Valencia-orange
In French
Euphorbia virosa
orange de Valence
In Spanish
Euphorbia virosa
Naranja Valencia
In Greek
Euphorbia virosa
Valencia Orange
In Portuguese
Euphorbia virosa
Valencia Laranja
In Polish
Euphorbia virosa
Valencia Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Euphorbia virosa
Aliquam Valencia
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Gifboom and Valencia Orange
Wondering what are the properties of Gifboom and Valencia Orange? We provide you with everything About Gifboom and Valencia Orange. Gifboom has thorns and Valencia Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Gifboom does not have fragrant flowers. Gifboom has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Toxic and Vomiting and Valencia Orange 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 Valencia Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gifboom and Valencia Orange
Season and care of Gifboom and Valencia Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Gifboom and Valencia Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gifboom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Valencia Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gifboom is Loam, Sand and for Valencia Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gifboom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Valencia Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gifboom and Valencia Orange Physical Information
Gifboom and Valencia Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Gifboom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Valencia Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Gifboom and Valencia Orange are as follows:
Gifboom flower color: Yellow
Gifboom leaf color: Gray Green
Valencia Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Valencia Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Gifboom and Valencia Orange
Care of Gifboom and Valencia Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gifboom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Valencia Orange pruning is done Requires little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Gifboom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valencia Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.