Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Shrub
Cactus
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Firesticks, Old Man's Beard
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bushlands, Upland savannas
Desert, Hilly upland habitat, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Red orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Light Green, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Tiny
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Needs good drainage, Water less during winter, 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Eye irritation, Numb Lips
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Antitumor, Cough, Ear ache
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Branch, Latex, Root
Other Uses
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia pseudocactus
EUPHORBIA tirucalli
Common Name
Tiger Tree
aveloz, firestick plants, Indian tree spurge, naked lady, pencil tree, pencil cactus, sticks on fire, milk bush, Euphorbia tirucalli
In Hindi
टाइगर ट्री
Sher-kandvel
In German
Tiger Tree
Bleistiftstrauch
In French
Tiger Tree
Aveloz
In Spanish
Tiger Tree
Pencil Plant
In Greek
Tiger Tree
Aveloz
In Portuguese
Tiger Tree
avelós
In Polish
Tiger Tree
Aveloz
In Latin
tigris lignum
Aveloz
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Euphorbiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tiger Tree and Pencil Plant
Season and care of Tiger Tree and Pencil Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Tree and Pencil Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pencil Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand and for Pencil Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pencil Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tiger Tree and Pencil Plant Physical Information
Tiger Tree and Pencil Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pencil Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Tiger Tree and Pencil Plant are as follows:
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Tiger Tree leaf color: Not Available
Pencil Plant flower color: Yellow
- Pencil Plant leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Tiger Tree and Pencil Plant
Care of Tiger Tree and Pencil Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pencil Plant 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 Pencil Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.