Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Caribbean
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Islands, subtropical regions
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 4
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Salmon
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Disease free, Fungal Diseases, Fungal leaf spots, fungus, Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture, Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Purgative, Syphilis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Latex
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bog Garden, Cottage garden, Edging, Flower borders
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA punicea
TORENIA fournieri
Common Name
Jamaican poinsettia, Flame of Jamaica, Vegetable-leather, Flame-of-Jamaica, Scarlet-flowered spurge, Crimson Euphorbia, West Indian spurge
Bluewings, Florida Pansy, Wishbone Flower
In Hindi
Jamaican poinsettia
Bluewings
In German
Jamaican poinsettia
Bluewings
In French
Euphorbe cramoise
Bluewings
In Spanish
Poinsetia de Jamaica, Flor de pascua del caribe
Bluewings
In Greek
Jamaican poinsettia
Bluewings
In Portuguese
Jamaican poinsettia
Bluewings
In Polish
Jamaican poinsettia
Bluewings
In Latin
Jamaican poinsettia
Bluewings
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Linderniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jamaican poinsettia and Wishbone Flower
Season and care of Jamaican poinsettia and Wishbone Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Jamaican poinsettia and Wishbone Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jamaican poinsettia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wishbone Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jamaican poinsettia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wishbone Flower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jamaican poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wishbone Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Jamaican poinsettia and Wishbone Flower Physical Information
Jamaican poinsettia and Wishbone Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Jamaican poinsettia height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Wishbone Flower height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Jamaican poinsettia and Wishbone Flower are as follows:
Jamaican poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red and Salmon
Jamaican poinsettia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Wishbone Flower flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Lavender
- Wishbone Flower leaf color: Green
Care of Jamaican poinsettia and Wishbone Flower
Care of Jamaican poinsettia and Wishbone Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jamaican poinsettia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wishbone Flower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jamaican poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wishbone Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.