Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
Bushlands, Upland savannas
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
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
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Container, useful as a ground cover
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia pseudocactus
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Tiger Tree
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
टाइगर ट्री
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Tiger Tree
Lichtnussbaum
In French
Tiger Tree
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
Tiger Tree
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
Tiger Tree
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
Tiger Tree
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Tiger Tree
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
tigris lignum
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Euphorbiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Aleurites
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Crotonoideae
Properties of Tiger Tree and Kukui
Wondering what are the properties of Tiger Tree and Kukui? We provide you with everything About Tiger Tree and Kukui. Tiger Tree has thorns and Kukui doesn't have thorns. Also Tiger Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tiger Tree has allergic reactions like Nausea, Skin irritation and Vomiting and Kukui 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 Kukui and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tiger Tree and Kukui
Season and care of Tiger Tree and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Tree and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tiger Tree and Kukui Physical Information
Tiger Tree and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Tiger Tree and Kukui are as follows:
Care of Tiger Tree and Kukui
Care of Tiger Tree and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.