Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Tropical regions
Canyons, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Bracts
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
ERICAMERIA laricifolia
Common Name
Poinsettia
Turpentine bush
In Hindi
Poinsettia
एगुएर
In German
Poinsettia
Aguirre
In French
Poinsettia
Aguirre
In Spanish
Poinsettia
Aguirre
In Greek
Αλεξανδρινό
Αγκίρε
In Portuguese
Poinsétia
Aguirre
In Polish
Poinsecja
Aguirre
In Latin
Poinsettia
Aguirre
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asterales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Ericameria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Barnadesioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Poinsettia and Aguirre
Wondering what are the properties of Poinsettia and Aguirre? We provide you with everything About Poinsettia and Aguirre. Poinsettia doesn't have thorns and Aguirre doesn't have thorns. Also Poinsettia does not have fragrant flowers. Poinsettia has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn and Throat itching and Aguirre has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn and Throat itching. 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 Poinsettia and Aguirre and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poinsettia and Aguirre
Season and care of Poinsettia and Aguirre is important to know. While considering everything about Poinsettia and Aguirre Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poinsettia season is Fall and Winter and Aguirre season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand and for Aguirre is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral and for Aguirre is Neutral, Alkaline.
Poinsettia and Aguirre Physical Information
Poinsettia and Aguirre physical information is very important for comparison. Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Aguirre height is 91.40 cm and width 91.40 cm. The color specification of Poinsettia and Aguirre are as follows:
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Aguirre flower color: Yellow
- Aguirre leaf color: Green
Care of Poinsettia and Aguirre
Care of Poinsettia and Aguirre include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poinsettia pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth and Requires little pruning and Aguirre pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aguirre needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
