Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico
Types
Not available
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground
Forest edges, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Pink, Rose
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Bracts
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires a lot of watering, Water Deeply
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
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Lots of watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Don't use high pH fertilizers, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYTHRUM 'Happy'
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Common Name
Loosetrife
Poinsettia
In Hindi
Loosetrife
Poinsettia
In German
Loosetrife
Poinsettia
In French
salicaire
Poinsettia
In Spanish
loosetrife
Poinsettia
In Greek
loosetrife
Αλεξανδρινό
In Portuguese
loosetrife
Poinsétia
In Polish
loosetrife
Poinsecja
In Latin
loosetrife
Poinsettia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Myrtales
Malpighiales
Family
Lythraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Loosestrife and Poinsettia
Season and care of Loosestrife and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Loosestrife and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loosestrife season is Summer and Fall and Poinsettia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Loosestrife is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.
Loosestrife and Poinsettia Physical Information
Loosestrife and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Loosestrife height is 30.50 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Loosestrife and Poinsettia are as follows:
Loosestrife flower color: Pink and Rose
Loosestrife leaf color: Dark Green
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
- Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Loosestrife and Poinsettia
Care of Loosestrife and Poinsettia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loosestrife pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune in summer 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 Loosestrife needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering. Whereas, in summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.