Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe
Mexico
Types
Phalais arundinacia
Canay Grass
Phalaris aquitica
Phalaris minor
Phalaris Paradoxa
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Forest edges, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Black, Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Bracts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, 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, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Crickets, Mites, Snails
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHALARIS
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Common Name
Phalaris
Poinsettia
In Hindi
Phalaris
Poinsettia
In German
Phalaris
Poinsettia
In French
Phalaris
Poinsettia
In Spanish
Phalans
Poinsettia
In Greek
Phalans
Αλεξανδρινό
In Portuguese
Phalans
Poinsétia
In Polish
Phalans
Poinsecja
In Latin
Phalaris
Poinsettia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Poales
Malpighiales
Family
Poaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Poeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Phalaridinae
Not Available
Season and Care of Phalaris and Poinsettia
Season and care of Phalaris and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Phalaris and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phalaris season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Poinsettia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Phalaris is Loam and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phalaris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.
Phalaris and Poinsettia Physical Information
Phalaris and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Phalaris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Phalaris and Poinsettia are as follows:
Phalaris flower color: Yellow
Phalaris leaf color: Dark Green
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
- Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Phalaris and Poinsettia
Care of Phalaris and Poinsettia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phalaris pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Phalaris 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.