Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Habitat
Forest edges, Tropical regions
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
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
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
POPULUS deltoides
Common Name
Poinsettia
Eastern Cottonwood
In Hindi
Poinsettia
Eastern Cottonwood
In German
Poinsettia
Eastern Cottonwood
In French
Poinsettia
Cottonwood Orient
In Spanish
Poinsettia
Cottonwood del Este
In Greek
Αλεξανδρινό
Ανατολική Cottonwood
In Portuguese
Poinsétia
Cottonwood Oriental
In Polish
Poinsecja
Eastern Cottonwood
In Latin
Poinsettia
Orientalium Poplar
Phylum
Anthophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Dicotyledonae
Order
Malpighiales
Salicales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Salicoideae
Season and Care of Poinsettia and Eastern Cottonwood
Season and care of Poinsettia and Eastern Cottonwood is important to know. While considering everything about Poinsettia and Eastern Cottonwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poinsettia season is Fall and Winter and Eastern Cottonwood season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Poinsettia and Eastern Cottonwood Physical Information
Poinsettia and Eastern Cottonwood physical information is very important for comparison. Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Poinsettia and Eastern Cottonwood are as follows:
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
- Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Poinsettia and Eastern Cottonwood
Care of Poinsettia and Eastern Cottonwood 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 Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches. In summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.