Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Habitat
Forest edges, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Bracts
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
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
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
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
No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
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
Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
Common Name
Poinsettia
Blue Princess Holly
In Hindi
Poinsettia
BluePrincess Holly Plant
In German
Poinsettia
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
In French
Poinsettia
BluePrincess houx Plante
In Spanish
Poinsettia
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
In Greek
Αλεξανδρινό
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
In Portuguese
Poinsétia
BluePrincess Planta Holly
In Polish
Poinsecja
BluePrincess Holly roślin
In Latin
Poinsettia
Planta BluePrincess Holly
Phylum
Anthophyta
Not Available
Class
Eudicotyledones
Not Available
Order
Malpighiales
Aquifoliales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Poinsettia and Blue Princess Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Poinsettia and Blue Princess Holly? We provide you with everything About Poinsettia and Blue Princess Holly. Poinsettia doesn't have thorns and Blue Princess Holly 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 Blue Princess Holly 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 Blue Princess Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poinsettia and Blue Princess Holly
Season and care of Poinsettia and Blue Princess Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Poinsettia and Blue Princess Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poinsettia season is Fall and Winter and Blue Princess Holly season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand and for Blue Princess Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Poinsettia and Blue Princess Holly Physical Information
Poinsettia and Blue Princess Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Poinsettia and Blue Princess Holly are as follows:
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
- Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Poinsettia and Blue Princess Holly
Care of Poinsettia and Blue Princess Holly 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 Blue Princess Holly pruning is done No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Princess Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.