Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mexico
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Forest edges, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vine/Liana
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Bracts
Plant Season
Not Available
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Poinsettia
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
Poinsettia
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Poinsettia
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
Poinsettia
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
Poinsettia
In Greek
Boston Ivy
Αλεξανδρινό
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
Poinsétia
In Polish
Boston Ivy
Poinsecja
In Latin
Boston Ivy
Poinsettia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Vitales
Malpighiales
Family
Vitaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Poinsettia
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Poinsettia season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.
Boston Ivy and Poinsettia Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Poinsettia are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
- Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Boston Ivy and Poinsettia
Care of Boston Ivy and Poinsettia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering and Poinsettia pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth and Requires little pruning. In summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
