Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Habitat
Forest edges, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
White, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Bracts
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Fibre, Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
MORUS nigra
Common Name
Poinsettia
Black Mulberry
In Hindi
Poinsettia
काले शहतूत के पेड़
In German
Poinsettia
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
In French
Poinsettia
Noir Mulberry Tree
In Spanish
Poinsettia
Negro árbol de mora
In Greek
Αλεξανδρινό
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
In Portuguese
Poinsétia
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
In Polish
Poinsecja
Czarny Mulberry Tree
In Latin
Poinsettia
Niger arbori moro:
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Urticales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Moreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Poinsettia and Black Mulberry
Season and care of Poinsettia and Black Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about Poinsettia and Black Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poinsettia season is Fall and Winter and Black Mulberry season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand and for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Poinsettia and Black Mulberry Physical Information
Poinsettia and Black Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Black Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Poinsettia and Black Mulberry are as follows:
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
- Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Care of Poinsettia and Black Mulberry
Care of Poinsettia and Black Mulberry 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 Black Mulberry pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, 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 Black Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.