Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus, Shrub
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
  
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
  
Types
Not Available
  
Epigeal, Hypogeal
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Bushlands, Upland savannas
  
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
  
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Succulent
  
Reniform
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings
  
reseeds, root cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
  
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
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
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
pollinators
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
  
Kidney Disease
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Sap
  
Beans
  
Other Uses
Container, useful as a ground cover
  
Basketary, Edible seed
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
Euphorbia pseudocactus
  
COTYLEDON
  
Common Name
Tiger Tree
  
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
  
In Hindi
टाइगर ट्री
  
बीजपत्र
  
In German
Tiger Tree
  
Cotyledon
  
In French
Tiger Tree
  
Cotyledon
  
In Spanish
Tiger Tree
  
Cotyledon
  
In Greek
Tiger Tree
  
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
  
In Portuguese
Tiger Tree
  
Cotyledon
  
In Polish
Tiger Tree
  
Liścień
  
In Latin
tigris lignum
  
Cotyledon
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Malpighiales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Euphorbiaceae
  
Crassulaceae
  
Genus
Euphorbia
  
Cotyledon L.
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Rosids
  
Tribe
Euphorbieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Tiger Tree and Cotyledon
Season and care of Tiger Tree and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Tree and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Tiger Tree and Cotyledon Physical Information
Tiger Tree and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tiger Tree and Cotyledon are as follows:
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Tiger Tree leaf color: Not Available
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Tiger Tree and Cotyledon
Care of Tiger Tree and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.