Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bushlands, Upland savannas
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Light Green, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Container, useful as a ground cover
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Euphorbia pseudocactus
MANFREDA virginica
Common Name
Tiger Tree
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
टाइगर ट्री
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
In German
Tiger Tree
amerikanischen Aloe
In French
Tiger Tree
américaine Aloe
In Spanish
Tiger Tree
Americana Aloe
In Greek
Tiger Tree
Αμερικανός Αλόη
In Portuguese
Tiger Tree
americano Aloe
In Polish
Tiger Tree
Amerykański Aloe
In Latin
tigris lignum
American Aloe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asparagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Agavoideae
Properties of Tiger Tree and American Aloe
Wondering what are the properties of Tiger Tree and American Aloe? We provide you with everything About Tiger Tree and American Aloe. Tiger Tree has thorns and American Aloe doesn't have thorns. Also Tiger Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tiger Tree has allergic reactions like Nausea, Skin irritation and Vomiting and American Aloe has allergic reactions like Nausea, Skin irritation 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 Tiger Tree and American Aloe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tiger Tree and American Aloe
Season and care of Tiger Tree and American Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Tree and American Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand and for American Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tiger Tree and American Aloe Physical Information
Tiger Tree and American Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Tiger Tree and American Aloe are as follows:
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Tiger Tree leaf color: Not Available
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
- American Aloe leaf color: Green
Care of Tiger Tree and American Aloe
Care of Tiger Tree and American Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.