Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant, Perennial
Origin
Mexico
California, Caribbean, 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
Chaparral, Foot Hills, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Variety of colors
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Gray, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Bracts
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
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
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Rosa californica
Common Name
Poinsettia
California wildrose, California rose
In Hindi
Poinsettia
कैलिफोर्निया गुलाब
In German
Poinsettia
Kalifornische Hecken-Rose
In French
Poinsettia
Le rosier de Californie
In Spanish
Poinsettia
Rosa californica
In Greek
Αλεξανδρινό
Καλιφόρνια αυξήθηκε
In Portuguese
Poinsétia
California aumentou
In Polish
Poinsecja
California róży
In Latin
Poinsettia
California resurrexit
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Poinsettia and California Rose
Wondering what are the properties of Poinsettia and California Rose? We provide you with everything About Poinsettia and California Rose. Poinsettia doesn't have thorns and California Rose 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 California Rose 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 California Rose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poinsettia and California Rose
Season and care of Poinsettia and California Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Poinsettia and California Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poinsettia season is Fall and Winter and California Rose season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand and for California Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral and for California Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Poinsettia and California Rose Physical Information
Poinsettia and California Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas California Rose height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Poinsettia and California Rose are as follows:
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
California Rose flower color: Variety of colors
- California Rose leaf color: Gray and Gray Green
Care of Poinsettia and California Rose
Care of Poinsettia and California Rose 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 California Rose pruning is done 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 California Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.