Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Forest edges, Tropical regions
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
Not Available
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
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Late Autumn
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Poinsettia
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Poinsettia
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Poinsettia
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Poinsettia
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Poinsettia
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Αλεξανδρινό
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Poinsétia
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Poinsecja
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Poinsettia
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Anthophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Poales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Poinsettia and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Poinsettia and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Poinsettia and Guzmania. Poinsettia doesn't have thorns and Guzmania 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 Guzmania 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 Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poinsettia and Guzmania
Season and care of Poinsettia and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Poinsettia and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poinsettia season is Fall and Winter and Guzmania season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Poinsettia and Guzmania Physical Information
Poinsettia and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Poinsettia and Guzmania are as follows:
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Care of Poinsettia and Guzmania
Care of Poinsettia and Guzmania 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 Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.