Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Shrub
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Couma macrocarpa
Apricot Delight, Copper canyon
Habitat
Bushlands, Upland savannas
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Yellow
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
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
pollinators
Insects
Allergy
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Root
Other Uses
Container, useful as a ground cover
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Euphorbia pseudocactus
OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'
Common Name
Tiger Tree
Suncups, sundrops
In Hindi
टाइगर ट्री
Evening Primrose
In German
Tiger Tree
Evening Primrose
In French
Tiger Tree
onagre
In Spanish
Tiger Tree
onagra
In Greek
Tiger Tree
Νυχτολούλουδο
In Portuguese
Tiger Tree
Evening Primrose
In Polish
Tiger Tree
wiesiołka
In Latin
tigris lignum
vespere Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Myrtales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Tiger Tree and Evening Primrose
Season and care of Tiger Tree and Evening Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Tree and Evening Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Evening Primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand and for Evening Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Evening Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tiger Tree and Evening Primrose Physical Information
Tiger Tree and Evening Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Evening Primrose height is 1.00 cm and width 0.10 cm. The color specification of Tiger Tree and Evening Primrose are as follows:
Care of Tiger Tree and Evening Primrose
Care of Tiger Tree and Evening Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Evening Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Evening Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.