Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
China, Japan
Habitat
Bushlands, Upland savannas
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Rhomboid
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
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Other Uses
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Euphorbia pseudocactus
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
Tiger Tree
bluebeard
you shu
In Hindi
टाइगर ट्री
Bluebeard
In German
Tiger Tree
Blaubart
In French
Tiger Tree
Bluebeard
In Spanish
Tiger Tree
Barba Azul
In Greek
Tiger Tree
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
Tiger Tree
Barba Azul
In Polish
Tiger Tree
Sinobrody
In Latin
tigris lignum
Bluebeard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Caryopteris
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Tiger Tree and Bluebeard
Wondering what are the properties of Tiger Tree and Bluebeard? We provide you with everything About Tiger Tree and Bluebeard. Tiger Tree has thorns and Bluebeard doesn't have thorns. Also Tiger Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tiger Tree has allergic reactions like Nausea, Skin irritation and Vomiting and Bluebeard 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 Bluebeard and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tiger Tree and Bluebeard
Season and care of Tiger Tree and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Tree and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bluebeard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Tiger Tree and Bluebeard Physical Information
Tiger Tree and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tiger Tree and Bluebeard are as follows:
Care of Tiger Tree and Bluebeard
Care of Tiger Tree and Bluebeard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.