Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Couma macrocarpa
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Bushlands, Upland savannas
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Container, useful as a ground cover
Culinary use, Used As Food, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Euphorbia pseudocactus
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Tiger Tree
Red Currant
In Hindi
टाइगर ट्री
Red Currant
In German
Tiger Tree
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Tiger Tree
Groseille
In Spanish
Tiger Tree
Grosella
In Greek
Tiger Tree
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Tiger Tree
Groselha
In Polish
Tiger Tree
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
tigris lignum
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Tiger Tree and Red Currant
Season and care of Tiger Tree and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Tree and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Tiger Tree and Red Currant Physical Information
Tiger Tree and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tiger Tree and Red Currant are as follows:
Care of Tiger Tree and Red Currant
Care of Tiger Tree and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.