Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
California
Types
Couma macrocarpa
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Habitat
Bushlands, Upland savannas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Awl-Shaped
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Requires large amount of water
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
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
prune to control shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
pollinators
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
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Part of Plant Used
Sap
Wood
Other Uses
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Euphorbia pseudocactus
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Tiger Tree
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
टाइगर ट्री
Giant Sequoia
In German
Tiger Tree
Giant Sequoia
In French
Tiger Tree
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
Tiger Tree
Secoya gigante
In Greek
Tiger Tree
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
Tiger Tree
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
Tiger Tree
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
tigris lignum
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Pinales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Sequoiadendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe
Euphorbieae
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Sequoioideae
Properties of Tiger Tree and Giant Sequoia
Wondering what are the properties of Tiger Tree and Giant Sequoia? We provide you with everything About Tiger Tree and Giant Sequoia. Tiger Tree has thorns and Giant Sequoia doesn't have thorns. Also Tiger Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tiger Tree has allergic reactions like Nausea, Skin irritation and Vomiting and Giant Sequoia 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 Giant Sequoia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tiger Tree and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Tiger Tree and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Tree and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Tiger Tree and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Tiger Tree and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Tiger Tree and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Care of Tiger Tree and Giant Sequoia
Care of Tiger Tree and Giant Sequoia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.