Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus, Shrub
Origin
California
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Bushlands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
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
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Tiger Tree
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
टाइगर ट्री
In German
Matilija Poppy
Tiger Tree
In French
Matilija Poppy
Tiger Tree
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Tiger Tree
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Tiger Tree
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Tiger Tree
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Tiger Tree
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
tigris lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Malpighiales
Family
Papaveraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Tiger Tree
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Tiger Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Tiger Tree Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Tiger Tree are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
- Tiger Tree leaf color: Not Available
Care of Matilija Poppy and Tiger Tree
Care of Matilija Poppy and Tiger Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Tiger Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Matilija Poppy 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.