Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Couma macrocarpa
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Bushlands, Upland savannas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblovate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Fine
Attracts
pollinators
Bees, Flies
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, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Euphorbia pseudocactus
RUTA graveolens
Common Name
Tiger Tree
Common Rue
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
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Tiger Tree and Common Rue
Season and care of Tiger Tree and Common Rue is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Tree and Common Rue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Rue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand and for Common Rue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Rue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tiger Tree and Common Rue Physical Information
Tiger Tree and Common Rue physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Common Rue height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tiger Tree and Common Rue are as follows:
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Tiger Tree leaf color:
Common Rue flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Common Rue leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Tiger Tree and Common Rue
Care of Tiger Tree and Common Rue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Rue 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 Common Rue needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.