Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa, Southern Africa
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Grassland
Forest edges, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-15
Sunset Zone
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Bracts
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Common Name
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
Poinsettia
In Hindi
तरबूज़
Poinsettia
In German
Wassermelone
Poinsettia
In French
Citrullus lanatus
Poinsettia
In Spanish
Citrullus lanatus
Poinsettia
In Greek
καρπούζι
Αλεξανδρινό
In Portuguese
Citrullus lanatus
Poinsétia
In Polish
Citrullus lanatus
Poinsecja
In Latin
Citrullus lanatus
Poinsettia
Phylum
Embryophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Cucurbitales
Malpighiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Citrullus
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Benincaseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Poinsettia
Season and care of Citrullus Lanatus and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Citrullus Lanatus and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer and Fall and Poinsettia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.
Citrullus Lanatus and Poinsettia Physical Information
Citrullus Lanatus and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Citrullus Lanatus and Poinsettia are as follows:
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
- Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Poinsettia
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Poinsettia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Citrullus Lanatus 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.