Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Bushlands, Upland savannas
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
White
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
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
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 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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Pachycereus pringlei
Common Name
Tiger Tree
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
In Hindi
टाइगर ट्री
Cardon
In German
Tiger Tree
Cardon
In French
Tiger Tree
Cardon
In Spanish
Tiger Tree
Cardon
In Greek
Tiger Tree
Cardon
In Portuguese
Tiger Tree
Cardon
In Polish
Tiger Tree
Cardon
In Latin
tigris lignum
Cardon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Pachycereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Tiger Tree and Cardon
Wondering what are the properties of Tiger Tree and Cardon? We provide you with everything About Tiger Tree and Cardon. Tiger Tree has thorns and Cardon doesn't have thorns. Also Tiger Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tiger Tree has allergic reactions like Nausea, Skin irritation and Vomiting and Cardon 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 Cardon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tiger Tree and Cardon
Season and care of Tiger Tree and Cardon is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Tree and Cardon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cardon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand and for Cardon is Not Available while the PH of soil for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cardon is Not Available.
Tiger Tree and Cardon Physical Information
Tiger Tree and Cardon physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Tiger Tree and Cardon are as follows:
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Tiger Tree leaf color: Not Available
Cardon flower color: White
- Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Care of Tiger Tree and Cardon
Care of Tiger Tree and Cardon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cardon 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 Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.