Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico
South America, Brazil
Types
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Habitat
Forest edges, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Bracts
Wing shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
Pinch Tips, Pruning will encourage new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Allergy
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
BEGONIA coccinea
Common Name
Poinsettia
Angel Wing Begonia
In Hindi
Poinsettia
Angel wing begonia plant
In German
Poinsettia
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
In French
Poinsettia
Ange aile plante bégonia
In Spanish
Poinsettia
Ángel planta de begonia ala
In Greek
Αλεξανδρινό
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
In Portuguese
Poinsétia
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
In Polish
Poinsecja
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
In Latin
Poinsettia
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Violales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Poinsettia and Angel Wing Begonia
Wondering what are the properties of Poinsettia and Angel Wing Begonia? We provide you with everything About Poinsettia and Angel Wing Begonia. Poinsettia doesn't have thorns and Angel Wing Begonia 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 Angel Wing Begonia 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 Angel Wing Begonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poinsettia and Angel Wing Begonia
Season and care of Poinsettia and Angel Wing Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Poinsettia and Angel Wing Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poinsettia season is Fall and Winter and Angel Wing Begonia season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand and for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral and for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Poinsettia and Angel Wing Begonia Physical Information
Poinsettia and Angel Wing Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Poinsettia and Angel Wing Begonia are as follows:
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
- Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Poinsettia and Angel Wing Begonia
Care of Poinsettia and Angel Wing Begonia 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 Angel Wing Begonia pruning is done Pinch Tips, Pruning will encourage new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Angel Wing Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.