Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico
South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand
Types
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Tropical regions
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-10
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Red, Blue, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Bracts
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, 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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Water when soil is dry
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, In Late summer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
CORDYLINE
Common Name
Poinsettia
Cordyline
In Hindi
Poinsettia
Cordyline
In German
Poinsettia
Cordyline
In French
Poinsettia
cordyline
In Spanish
Poinsettia
cordyline
In Greek
Αλεξανδρινό
Cordyline
In Portuguese
Poinsétia
Cordyline
In Polish
Poinsecja
Cordyline
In Latin
Poinsettia
Cordyline
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asparagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Cordyline
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lomandroideae
Properties of Poinsettia and Cordyline
Wondering what are the properties of Poinsettia and Cordyline? We provide you with everything About Poinsettia and Cordyline. Poinsettia doesn't have thorns and Cordyline 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 Cordyline 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 Cordyline and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poinsettia and Cordyline
Season and care of Poinsettia and Cordyline is important to know. While considering everything about Poinsettia and Cordyline Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poinsettia season is Fall and Winter and Cordyline season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand and for Cordyline is Not Available while the PH of soil for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral and for Cordyline is Not Available.
Poinsettia and Cordyline Physical Information
Poinsettia and Cordyline physical information is very important for comparison. Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cordyline height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Poinsettia and Cordyline are as follows:
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cordyline flower color: White and Pink
- Cordyline leaf color: Not Available
Care of Poinsettia and Cordyline
Care of Poinsettia and Cordyline 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 Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cordyline needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.