Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Cretan, Golden, Greek, 'Hot & Spicy', Italian
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Habitat
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
Forest edges, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Plant Season
Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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 pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Aphids, Cutworms, Mint rust, Spider mites, Thripes
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Origanum vulgare
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Common Name
Oregano
Poinsettia
In Hindi
Ajavāyana kī pattī
Poinsettia
In German
Oregano
Poinsettia
In French
Origan
Poinsettia
In Spanish
Orégano
Poinsettia
In Greek
ρίγανη
Αλεξανδρινό
In Portuguese
Orégano
Poinsétia
In Polish
oregano
Poinsecja
In Latin
Suffundis
Poinsettia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Liliaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oregano and Poinsettia
Season and care of Oregano and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Oregano and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oregano season is Winter and Poinsettia season is Winter. The type of soil for Oregano is Loamy, Well drained and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oregano is Alkaline, Neutral and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.
Oregano and Poinsettia Physical Information
Oregano and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Oregano height is 1.23 cm and width 1.70 cm whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Oregano and Poinsettia are as follows:
Oregano flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Oregano leaf color: Dark Green
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
- Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Oregano and Poinsettia
Care of Oregano and Poinsettia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oregano pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Oregano 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.