Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
South-Central United States
Types
Manihot esculenta, Euphorbia esula
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, rocky banks of streams, Sandy stream banks
Grassland, open Woodlands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
Sunset Zone
21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Spores, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Toxic, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Laxative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used to poison animals during hunting
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA virosa
BAPTISIA sphaerocarpa 'Screamin' Yellow'
Common Name
Gifboom
Screamin' Yellow Baptisia, Yellow False Indigo, Yellow Wild Indigo
In Hindi
Gifboom
पीले जंगली इंडिगो
In German
Namibische Giftwolfmilch
Gelbe wilde Indigo
In French
Euphorbia virosa
Jaune Indigo sauvage
In Spanish
Euphorbia virosa
Amarillo salvaje del añil
In Greek
Euphorbia virosa
Κίτρινο Άγρια Indigo
In Portuguese
Euphorbia virosa
Amarelo Indigo selvagem
In Polish
Euphorbia virosa
Żółty Dzikie Indigo
In Latin
Euphorbia virosa
Crocus Coneflower
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fabales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Gifboom and Yellow Wild Indigo
Wondering what are the properties of Gifboom and Yellow Wild Indigo? We provide you with everything About Gifboom and Yellow Wild Indigo. Gifboom has thorns and Yellow Wild Indigo doesn't have thorns. Also Gifboom does not have fragrant flowers. Gifboom has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Toxic and Vomiting and Yellow Wild Indigo 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 Yellow Wild Indigo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gifboom and Yellow Wild Indigo
Season and care of Gifboom and Yellow Wild Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Gifboom and Yellow Wild Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gifboom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Wild Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gifboom is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Wild Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gifboom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Wild Indigo is Acidic, Neutral.
Gifboom and Yellow Wild Indigo Physical Information
Gifboom and Yellow Wild Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Gifboom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Yellow Wild Indigo height is 90.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Gifboom and Yellow Wild Indigo are as follows:
Gifboom flower color: Yellow
Gifboom leaf color: Gray Green
Yellow Wild Indigo flower color: Yellow
- Yellow Wild Indigo leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Gifboom and Yellow Wild Indigo
Care of Gifboom and Yellow Wild Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gifboom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Wild Indigo pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Gifboom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Wild Indigo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.