Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Mexico
Types
marginata, sanderiana
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodlands
Forest edges, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Bracts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
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?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full 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
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids
Not Available
Allergy
Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Throat itching
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARISAEMA dracontium
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Common Name
Green Dragon
Poinsettia
In Hindi
Arisaema dracontium
Poinsettia
In German
Arisaema dracontium
Poinsettia
In French
Arisaema dracontium
Poinsettia
In Spanish
Arisaema dracontium
Poinsettia
In Greek
Arisaema dracontium
Αλεξανδρινό
In Portuguese
Arisaema dracontium
Poinsétia
In Polish
Arisaema dracontium
Poinsecja
In Latin
Arisaema dracontium
Poinsettia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Arales
Malpighiales
Family
Araceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Arisaemateae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Green Dragon and Poinsettia
Wondering what are the properties of Green Dragon and Poinsettia? We provide you with everything About Green Dragon and Poinsettia. Green Dragon doesn't have thorns and Poinsettia doesn't have thorns. Also Green Dragon does not have fragrant flowers. Green Dragon has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Sore Throat and Throat itching and Poinsettia has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Sore Throat and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Green Dragon and Poinsettia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Green Dragon and Poinsettia
Season and care of Green Dragon and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Green Dragon and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Dragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Poinsettia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Dragon is Loam and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Dragon is Acidic, Neutral and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.
Green Dragon and Poinsettia Physical Information
Green Dragon and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Green Dragon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Green Dragon and Poinsettia are as follows:
Green Dragon flower color: Green
Green Dragon leaf color: Green
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
- Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Green Dragon and Poinsettia
Care of Green Dragon and Poinsettia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Dragon 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 Green Dragon 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.