Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico
Central America, Colombia, Mexico
Types
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Tropical regions
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
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
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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
Leaf Shape
Bracts
Toothed
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, 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
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Tagetes tenuifolia
Common Name
Poinsettia
signet marigold, golden marigold
In Hindi
Poinsettia
गोल्डन गेंदा
In German
Poinsettia
Schmalblättrige Studentenblume
In French
Poinsettia
Tagète citron
In Spanish
Poinsettia
Tagetes tenuifolia
In Greek
Αλεξανδρινό
χρυσή κατιφέ
In Portuguese
Poinsétia
calêndula ouro
In Polish
Poinsecja
Aksamitka wąskolistna
In Latin
Poinsettia
caltha
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asterales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Poinsettia and Golden Marigold
Wondering what are the properties of Poinsettia and Golden Marigold? We provide you with everything About Poinsettia and Golden Marigold. Poinsettia doesn't have thorns and Golden Marigold 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 Golden Marigold 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 Golden Marigold and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poinsettia and Golden Marigold
Season and care of Poinsettia and Golden Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Poinsettia and Golden Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poinsettia season is Fall and Winter and Golden Marigold season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand and for Golden Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral and for Golden Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Poinsettia and Golden Marigold Physical Information
Poinsettia and Golden Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Golden Marigold height is 150.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Poinsettia and Golden Marigold are as follows:
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Golden Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Golden Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Poinsettia and Golden Marigold
Care of Poinsettia and Golden Marigold 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 Golden Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Golden Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.