Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases
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
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
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
No Medicinal Use
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Common Name
Italian Ryegrass
Poinsettia
In Hindi
इतालवी ryegrass
Poinsettia
In German
italienisches Raigras
Poinsettia
In French
Ray-grass italien
Poinsettia
In Spanish
raigrás italiano
Poinsettia
In Greek
Ιταλικά ήρα
Αλεξανδρινό
In Portuguese
azevém
Poinsétia
In Polish
życica wielokwiatowa
Poinsecja
In Latin
Italian ryegrass
Poinsettia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Poales
Malpighiales
Family
Poaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Italian Ryegrass and Poinsettia
Season and care of Italian Ryegrass and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Ryegrass and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Poinsettia season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.
Italian Ryegrass and Poinsettia Physical Information
Italian Ryegrass and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Italian Ryegrass and Poinsettia are as follows:
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
- Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Poinsettia
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Poinsettia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed 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 Italian Ryegrass 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.