Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Firesticks, Old Man's Beard
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, open Woodlands, Woodlands
Desert, Hilly upland habitat, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-13
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red, Red orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Light Green, Orange Red
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs good drainage, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eye irritation, Numb Lips
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Antitumor, Cough, Ear ache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Branch, Latex, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAPTISIA sphaerocarpa 'Screamin' Yellow'
EUPHORBIA tirucalli
Common Name
Screamin' Yellow Baptisia, Yellow False Indigo, Yellow Wild Indigo
aveloz, firestick plants, Indian tree spurge, naked lady, pencil tree, pencil cactus, sticks on fire, milk bush, Euphorbia tirucalli
In Hindi
पीले जंगली इंडिगो
Sher-kandvel
In German
Gelbe wilde Indigo
Bleistiftstrauch
In French
Jaune Indigo sauvage
Aveloz
In Spanish
Amarillo salvaje del añil
Pencil Plant
In Greek
Κίτρινο Άγρια Indigo
Aveloz
In Portuguese
Amarelo Indigo selvagem
avelós
In Polish
Żółty Dzikie Indigo
Aveloz
In Latin
Crocus Coneflower
Aveloz
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Euphorbiales
Family
Fabaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Pencil Plant
Season and care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Pencil Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Wild Indigo and Pencil Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Wild Indigo season is Spring and Pencil Plant season is Spring. The type of soil for Yellow Wild Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Pencil Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Wild Indigo is Acidic, Neutral and for Pencil Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Wild Indigo and Pencil Plant Physical Information
Yellow Wild Indigo and Pencil Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Wild Indigo height is 90.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Pencil Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Wild Indigo and Pencil Plant are as follows:
Yellow Wild Indigo flower color: Yellow
Yellow Wild Indigo leaf color: Yellow green
Pencil Plant flower color: Yellow
- Pencil Plant leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Pencil Plant
Care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Pencil Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Wild Indigo pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pencil Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yellow Wild Indigo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pencil Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.