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About Ivy Gourd and Poinsettia


About Poinsettia and Ivy Gourd


What is

Life Span
Annual   
Perennial   

Type
Vegetable   
Shrub   

Origin
India, Philippines, Southeast Asia   
Mexico   

Types
Not Available   
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
33   
99+

Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates   
Forest edges, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7   
9-15   

AHS Heat Zone
12-1   
12-10   

Sunset Zone
A1, A2, 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
Vining/Climbing   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.00 cm   
99+
35.60 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
90.00 cm   
99+
45.70 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green   
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Multi-Color   

Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Green, Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Palmate   
Bracts   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall   
Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Very Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season   
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
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Phosphate   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite   
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects   
Not Available   

Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage   
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Remove blemishes   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Food for animals   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Diabetes, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Jaundice, Leprosy, Scabies, Weight loss   
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits   
Flowers, Leaves   

Other Uses
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology   
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine   
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Coccinia grandis   
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'   

Common Name
baby watermelon, little gourd, tindora, tendli   
Poinsettia   

In Hindi
तेंडली, कुंदुरी   
Poinsettia   

In German
Tindola, Efeu Kürbis   
Poinsettia   

In French
Ivy gourd   
Poinsettia   

In Spanish
Ivy gourd   
Poinsettia   

In Greek
Ivy gourd   
Αλεξανδρινό   

In Portuguese
Ivy gourd   
Poinsétia   

In Polish
Ivy gourd   
Poinsecja   

In Latin
Ivy gourd   
Poinsettia   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Anthophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Eudicotyledones   

Order
Cucurbitales   
Malpighiales   

Family
Cucurbitaceae   
Euphorbiaceae   

Genus
Coccinia   
Euphorbia   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Papilionoideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
27   
99+
100   
99+

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Properties of Ivy Gourd and Poinsettia

Wondering what are the properties of Ivy Gourd and Poinsettia? We provide you with everything About Ivy Gourd and Poinsettia. Ivy Gourd doesn't have thorns and Poinsettia doesn't have thorns. Also Ivy Gourd does not have fragrant flowers. Ivy Gourd has allergic reactions like Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm and Miscarriage and Poinsettia has allergic reactions like Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm and Miscarriage. 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 Ivy Gourd and Poinsettia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Ivy Gourd and Poinsettia

Season and care of Ivy Gourd and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Ivy Gourd and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ivy Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Poinsettia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ivy Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ivy Gourd is Neutral and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.

Ivy Gourd and Poinsettia Physical Information

Ivy Gourd and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Ivy Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Ivy Gourd and Poinsettia are as follows:

Care of Ivy Gourd and Poinsettia

Care of Ivy Gourd and Poinsettia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ivy Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove crossing or rubbing branches 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 Ivy Gourd 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.

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