Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Bracts
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, 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
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
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
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Poinsettia
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Poinsettia
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Poinsettia
Crapemyrtle
In French
Poinsettia
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Poinsettia
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Αλεξανδρινό
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Poinsétia
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Poinsecja
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Poinsettia
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Anthophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Myrtales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Poinsettia and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Poinsettia and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Poinsettia and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poinsettia season is Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Poinsettia and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Poinsettia and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Poinsettia and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Poinsettia and Crapemyrtle
Care of Poinsettia and Crapemyrtle 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 Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.