Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
Forest edges, Tropical regions
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Blue
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, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Bracts
Irregular
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Cold, Cough
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Poinsettia
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
Poinsettia
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Poinsettia
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
Poinsettia
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
Poinsettia
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
Αλεξανδρινό
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
Poinsétia
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Poinsecja
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Poinsettia
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Pinopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Pinales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Mirini
Subfamily
Not Available
Cupressoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Poinsettia and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Poinsettia and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Poinsettia and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poinsettia season is Fall and Winter and Eastern Red Cedar season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Poinsettia and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Poinsettia and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Poinsettia and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Poinsettia and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Poinsettia and Eastern Red Cedar 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 Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.