Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Mexico
Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Bracts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
Poinsettia
In Hindi
दालचीनी
Poinsettia
In German
Zimt
Poinsettia
In French
Cannelle
Poinsettia
In Spanish
Canela
Poinsettia
In Greek
Κανέλα
Αλεξανδρινό
In Portuguese
Canela
Poinsétia
In Polish
Cynamon
Poinsecja
In Latin
cinnamomum
Poinsettia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Laurales
Malpighiales
Family
Lauraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Cinnamomum
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cinnamon and Poinsettia
Season and care of Cinnamon and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Poinsettia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.
Cinnamon and Poinsettia Physical Information
Cinnamon and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Poinsettia are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
- Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cinnamon and Poinsettia
Care of Cinnamon and Poinsettia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon 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.