Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Mexico
Types
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
Forest edges, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM lentago
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Common Name
Nannyberry
Poinsettia
In Hindi
Nannyberry
Poinsettia
In German
Nannyberry
Poinsettia
In French
alisier
Poinsettia
In Spanish
Nannyberry
Poinsettia
In Greek
Nannyberry
Αλεξανδρινό
In Portuguese
Nannyberry
Poinsétia
In Polish
Nannyberry
Poinsecja
In Latin
Nannyberry
Poinsettia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Dipsacales
Malpighiales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nannyberry and Poinsettia
Season and care of Nannyberry and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Nannyberry and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Poinsettia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.
Nannyberry and Poinsettia Physical Information
Nannyberry and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Nannyberry and Poinsettia are as follows:
Nannyberry flower color: White
Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
- Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Nannyberry and Poinsettia
Care of Nannyberry and Poinsettia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches 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 Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.