Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Shrub
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Bushlands, Upland savannas
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
pollinators
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Container, useful as a ground cover
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Euphorbia pseudocactus
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Tiger Tree
Crested Iris
In Hindi
टाइगर ट्री
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Tiger Tree
Crested Iris
In French
Tiger Tree
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Tiger Tree
Crested Iris
In Greek
Tiger Tree
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Tiger Tree
Crested Iris
In Polish
Tiger Tree
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
tigris lignum
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asparagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Irideae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Tiger Tree and Crested Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Tiger Tree and Crested Iris? We provide you with everything About Tiger Tree and Crested Iris. Tiger Tree has thorns and Crested Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Tiger Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tiger Tree has allergic reactions like Nausea, Skin irritation and Vomiting and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tiger Tree and Crested Iris
Season and care of Tiger Tree and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Tree and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tiger Tree and Crested Iris Physical Information
Tiger Tree and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Tiger Tree and Crested Iris are as follows:
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Tiger Tree leaf color:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Tiger Tree and Crested Iris
Care of Tiger Tree and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.