Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Couma macrocarpa
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
Bushlands, Upland savannas
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
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
Clay, 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
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
pollinators
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
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Part of Plant Used
Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
Container, useful as a ground cover
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Tiger Tree
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
टाइगर ट्री
Chincherinchee
In German
Tiger Tree
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Tiger Tree
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
Tiger Tree
Chincherinchee
In Greek
Tiger Tree
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
Tiger Tree
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Tiger Tree
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
tigris lignum
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asparagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Tiger Tree and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Tiger Tree and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Tree and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chincherinchee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tiger Tree and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Tiger Tree and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Tiger Tree and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Tiger Tree leaf color:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Tiger Tree and Chincherinchee
Care of Tiger Tree and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.