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