Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Cactus, Shrub
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Bushlands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
pollinators
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Sap
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Tiger Tree
In Hindi
pinkroot
टाइगर ट्री
In German
Spigelia
Tiger Tree
In French
Spigelia
Tiger Tree
In Spanish
Spigelia
Tiger Tree
In Greek
Spigelia
Tiger Tree
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Tiger Tree
In Polish
Spigelia
Tiger Tree
In Latin
Spigelia
tigris lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Malpighiales
Family
Loganiceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Tiger Tree
Season and care of Pinkroot and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pinkroot and Tiger Tree Physical Information
Pinkroot and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Tiger Tree are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
- Tiger Tree leaf color:
Care of Pinkroot and Tiger Tree
Care of Pinkroot and Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.