Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico
Types
Melissa, Sachet
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
Forest edges, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
12-10
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Small narrow short
Bracts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water occasionally, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove hanging branches
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
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
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Common Name
English Lavender
Poinsettia
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
Poinsettia
In German
Englisch Lavendel
Poinsettia
In French
Lavande anglaise
Poinsettia
In Spanish
Inglés lavanda
Poinsettia
In Greek
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
Αλεξανδρινό
In Portuguese
Inglês Lavender
Poinsétia
In Polish
English Lavender
Poinsecja
In Latin
anglicus Lavender
Poinsettia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Eudicotyledones
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Lamiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Lavandula
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of English Lavender and Poinsettia
Season and care of English Lavender and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about English Lavender and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Poinsettia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.
English Lavender and Poinsettia Physical Information
English Lavender and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of English Lavender and Poinsettia are as follows:
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
- Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of English Lavender and Poinsettia
Care of English Lavender and Poinsettia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Lavender pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves and Remove hanging branches 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 English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.