Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Mexico
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Forest edges, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
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
Oval Cordate
Bracts
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Alternate Days
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
Poinsettia
In German
Gala Apfel
Poinsettia
In French
Gala
Poinsettia
In Spanish
Gala
Poinsettia
In Greek
Gala
Αλεξανδρινό
In Portuguese
Gala
Poinsétia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Rosaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Gala Apple and Poinsettia
Season and care of Gala Apple and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Gala Apple and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gala Apple season is Spring and Fall and Poinsettia season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.
Gala Apple and Poinsettia Physical Information
Gala Apple and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Gala Apple and Poinsettia are as follows:
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
- Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Gala Apple and Poinsettia
Care of Gala Apple and Poinsettia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral 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 Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.