Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus, Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
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Types
Couma macrocarpa
Abutilon
Habitat
Bushlands, Upland savannas
subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Abutilon mosaic virus, Aphids, Beetles, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
pollinators
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Bonsai, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, small hedge, Used as an interior landscaping species
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
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Other Uses
Container, useful as a ground cover
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia pseudocactus
ABUTILON 'Savitzii'
Common Name
Tiger Tree
Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
टाइगर ट्री
flowering maple
In German
Tiger Tree
Schönmalve
In French
Tiger Tree
érable floraison
In Spanish
Tiger Tree
arce de floración
In Greek
Tiger Tree
ανθοφορία σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
Tiger Tree
de bordo florescimento
In Polish
Tiger Tree
klon kwitnienia
In Latin
tigris lignum
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Malvales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Malveae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Tiger Tree and Flowering Maple
Season and care of Tiger Tree and Flowering Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Tree and Flowering Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tiger Tree and Flowering Maple Physical Information
Tiger Tree and Flowering Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Flowering Maple height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tiger Tree and Flowering Maple are as follows:
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Tiger Tree leaf color:
Flowering Maple flower color: Pink and Peach
- Flowering Maple leaf color: Green, Gray Green, Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Tiger Tree and Flowering Maple
Care of Tiger Tree and Flowering Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flowering Maple pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Flowering Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.