Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Western Asia
Mexico
Types
French parsley
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedgebanks, Roadsides, Waste areas
Forest edges, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
Sunset Zone
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Small, flat and dissected
Bracts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Digestive disorders, Eczema, Gout
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Repellent, Used As Food
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANTHRISCUS cerefolium
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Common Name
Chervil, French Chervil
Poinsettia
In Hindi
चेवील
Poinsettia
In German
Kerbel
Poinsettia
In French
Cerfeuil
Poinsettia
In Spanish
Perifollo
Poinsettia
In Greek
Σκαντζίκι
Αλεξανδρινό
In Portuguese
Cerefólio
Poinsétia
In Polish
Trybula
Poinsecja
In Latin
BOOPES
Poinsettia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Apiales
Malpighiales
Family
Apiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Anthriscus
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chervil and Poinsettia
Season and care of Chervil and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Chervil and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chervil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Poinsettia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chervil is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chervil is Neutral and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.
Chervil and Poinsettia Physical Information
Chervil and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Chervil height is 35.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Chervil and Poinsettia are as follows:
Chervil flower color: White
Chervil leaf color: Green
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
- Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chervil and Poinsettia
Care of Chervil and Poinsettia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chervil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Chervil 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.