Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Couma macrocarpa
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Habitat
Bushlands, Upland savannas
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
White, Purple, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist
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
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Kidney Stones, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Container, useful as a ground cover
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia pseudocactus
CITRUS
Common Name
Tiger Tree
Citrus
In Hindi
टाइगर ट्री
निम्बू-वंश
In German
Tiger Tree
Zitruspflanzen
In French
Tiger Tree
Citrus
In Spanish
Tiger Tree
Citrus
In Greek
Tiger Tree
Citrus
In Portuguese
Tiger Tree
Citrus é um género
In Polish
Tiger Tree
Cytrus
In Latin
tigris lignum
citrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Citreae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Tiger Tree and Citrus
Season and care of Tiger Tree and Citrus is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Tree and Citrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand and for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tiger Tree and Citrus Physical Information
Tiger Tree and Citrus physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Citrus height is 60.00 cm and width 244.00 cm. The color specification of Tiger Tree and Citrus are as follows:
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Tiger Tree leaf color:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
- Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tiger Tree and Citrus
Care of Tiger Tree and Citrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citrus 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 Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.