Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus, Shrub
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
shrublands
Bushlands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
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
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
Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
pollinators
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common Name
San Pedro
Tiger Tree
In Hindi
सैन पेड्रो
टाइगर ट्री
In German
Echinopsis pachanoi
Tiger Tree
In French
Echinopsis pachanoi
Tiger Tree
In Spanish
Echinopsis pachanoi
Tiger Tree
In Greek
San Pedro κάκτος
Tiger Tree
In Portuguese
Wachuma
Tiger Tree
In Polish
San pedro (kaktus)
Tiger Tree
In Latin
San Pedro
tigris lignum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malpighiales
Family
Cactaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of San Pedro and Tiger Tree
Season and care of San Pedro and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about San Pedro and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. San Pedro season is Not Available and Tiger Tree season is Not Available. The type of soil for San Pedro is Loam, Sand and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
San Pedro and Tiger Tree Physical Information
San Pedro and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of San Pedro and Tiger Tree are as follows:
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
San Pedro leaf color: Not Available
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
- Tiger Tree leaf color: Not Available
Care of San Pedro and Tiger Tree
Care of San Pedro and Tiger Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Tiger Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer San Pedro 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.