Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Forest edges, Tropical regions
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 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, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Bracts
Irregular
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, 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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, 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
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Poinsettia
Firewheel
In Hindi
Poinsettia
Firewheel
In German
Poinsettia
Feuerrad
In French
Poinsettia
Firewheel
In Spanish
Poinsettia
Firewheel
In Greek
Αλεξανδρινό
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Poinsétia
Firewheel
In Polish
Poinsecja
Firewheel
In Latin
Poinsettia
Firewheel
Phylum
Anthophyta
Not Available
Class
Eudicotyledones
Not Available
Order
Malpighiales
Asterales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Poinsettia and Firewheel
Wondering what are the properties of Poinsettia and Firewheel? We provide you with everything About Poinsettia and Firewheel. Poinsettia doesn't have thorns and Firewheel 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 Firewheel 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 Firewheel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poinsettia and Firewheel
Season and care of Poinsettia and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Poinsettia and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poinsettia season is Fall and Winter and Firewheel season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Poinsettia and Firewheel Physical Information
Poinsettia and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Poinsettia and Firewheel are as follows:
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Poinsettia and Firewheel
Care of Poinsettia and Firewheel 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 Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.