Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Mexico
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
Forest edges, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Bracts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Mites
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
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin rash
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cleanser, Repellent
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS latifolia
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Common Name
Persian Lime
Poinsettia
In Hindi
Persian lime
Poinsettia
In German
Gewöhnliche Limette
Poinsettia
In French
Citrus × latifolia
Poinsettia
In Spanish
Citrus latifolia
Poinsettia
In Greek
Persian lime
Αλεξανδρινό
In Portuguese
Citrus × latifolia
Poinsétia
In Polish
Persian lime
Poinsecja
In Latin
Persian lime
Poinsettia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Rutaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Persian Lime and Poinsettia
Season and care of Persian Lime and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Poinsettia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Lime and Poinsettia Physical Information
Persian Lime and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and Poinsettia are as follows:
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
- Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Persian Lime and Poinsettia
Care of Persian Lime and Poinsettia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime 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.
