Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Flavonoids
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
LAMIUM amplexicaule
Common Name
Poinsettia
Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle
In Hindi
Poinsettia
henbit deadnettle
In German
Poinsettia
henbit deadnettle
In French
Poinsettia
henbit deadnettle
In Spanish
Poinsettia
deadnettle henbit
In Greek
Αλεξανδρινό
αυλακόχορτου deadnettle
In Portuguese
Poinsétia
henbit deadnettle
In Polish
Poinsecja
Henbit jasnota
In Latin
Poinsettia
henbit deadnettle
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Poinsettia and Henbit Deadnettle
Wondering what are the properties of Poinsettia and Henbit Deadnettle? We provide you with everything About Poinsettia and Henbit Deadnettle. Poinsettia doesn't have thorns and Henbit Deadnettle 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 Henbit Deadnettle 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 Henbit Deadnettle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poinsettia and Henbit Deadnettle
Season and care of Poinsettia and Henbit Deadnettle is important to know. While considering everything about Poinsettia and Henbit Deadnettle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poinsettia season is Fall and Winter and Henbit Deadnettle season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand and for Henbit Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral and for Henbit Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Poinsettia and Henbit Deadnettle Physical Information
Poinsettia and Henbit Deadnettle physical information is very important for comparison. Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Henbit Deadnettle height is 7.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Poinsettia and Henbit Deadnettle are as follows:
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Henbit Deadnettle flower color: Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Violet
- Henbit Deadnettle leaf color: Green, Purple and Gray Green
Care of Poinsettia and Henbit Deadnettle
Care of Poinsettia and Henbit Deadnettle 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 Henbit Deadnettle 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 Henbit Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
