Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Hybrid origin, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
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
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3b, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Bracts
Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires a 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
Acidic, 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 leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove hanging branches
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
constipation, Cough, Respiratory Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
PRUNUS dulcis 'Carmel'
Common Name
Poinsettia
Almond
In Hindi
Poinsettia
बादाम
In German
Poinsettia
Mandel
In French
Poinsettia
Amande
In Spanish
Poinsettia
Almendra
In Greek
Αλεξανδρινό
Αμύγδαλο
In Portuguese
Poinsétia
Amêndoa
In Polish
Poinsecja
Migdałowy
In Latin
Poinsettia
amygdalus, impinguabitur locusta
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Poinsettia and Almond
Wondering what are the properties of Poinsettia and Almond? We provide you with everything About Poinsettia and Almond. Poinsettia doesn't have thorns and Almond 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 Almond 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 Almond and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poinsettia and Almond
Season and care of Poinsettia and Almond is important to know. While considering everything about Poinsettia and Almond Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poinsettia season is Fall and Winter and Almond season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand and for Almond is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral and for Almond is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Poinsettia and Almond Physical Information
Poinsettia and Almond physical information is very important for comparison. Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Almond height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Poinsettia and Almond are as follows:
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Almond flower color: White and Light Pink
- Almond leaf color: Light Green
Care of Poinsettia and Almond
Care of Poinsettia and Almond 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 Almond pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove hanging branches. In summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Almond needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
