Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Types
Couma macrocarpa
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Bushlands, Upland savannas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Insignificant
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Container, useful as a ground cover
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Euphorbia pseudocactus
GEUM rivale
Common Name
Tiger Tree
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
In Hindi
टाइगर ट्री
Hydrangea
In German
Tiger Tree
Hortensie
In French
Tiger Tree
Hortensia
In Spanish
Tiger Tree
Hortensia
In Greek
Tiger Tree
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Tiger Tree
Hortênsia
In Polish
Tiger Tree
Hortensja
In Latin
tigris lignum
Hibiscus
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
-
Properties of Tiger Tree and Chocolate-root
Wondering what are the properties of Tiger Tree and Chocolate-root? We provide you with everything About Tiger Tree and Chocolate-root. Tiger Tree has thorns and Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns. Also Tiger Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tiger Tree has allergic reactions like Nausea, Skin irritation and Vomiting and Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tiger Tree and Chocolate-root
Season and care of Tiger Tree and Chocolate-root is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Tree and Chocolate-root Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chocolate-root season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand and for Chocolate-root is Light while the PH of soil for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chocolate-root is Acidic.
Tiger Tree and Chocolate-root Physical Information
Tiger Tree and Chocolate-root physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Tiger Tree and Chocolate-root are as follows:
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Tiger Tree leaf color:
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tiger Tree and Chocolate-root
Care of Tiger Tree and Chocolate-root include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.