Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Mexico
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest edges, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Not Available
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ADIANTUM pedatum
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Common Name
Maidenhair Fern
Poinsettia
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Poinsettia
In German
Hortensie
Poinsettia
In French
Hortensia
Poinsettia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Poinsettia
In Greek
υδραγεία
Αλεξανδρινό
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Poinsétia
In Polish
Hortensja
Poinsecja
In Latin
Hibiscus
Poinsettia
Phylum
Not Available
Anthophyta
Class
Not Available
Eudicotyledones
Order
Not Available
Malpighiales
Family
Pteridaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Not Available
Euphorbia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Maidenhair Fern and Poinsettia
Wondering what are the properties of Maidenhair Fern and Poinsettia? We provide you with everything About Maidenhair Fern and Poinsettia. Maidenhair Fern doesn't have thorns and Poinsettia doesn't have thorns. Also Maidenhair Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Maidenhair Fern has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Poinsettia has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Maidenhair Fern and Poinsettia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Maidenhair Fern and Poinsettia
Season and care of Maidenhair Fern and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Maidenhair Fern and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Maidenhair Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Poinsettia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Maidenhair Fern is Loam and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Maidenhair Fern is Acidic and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.
Maidenhair Fern and Poinsettia Physical Information
Maidenhair Fern and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Maidenhair Fern height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Maidenhair Fern and Poinsettia are as follows:
Maidenhair Fern flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Maidenhair Fern leaf color: Green
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
- Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Maidenhair Fern and Poinsettia
Care of Maidenhair Fern and Poinsettia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Maidenhair Fern 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 Maidenhair Fern needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.