Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Habitat
Forest edges, Tropical regions
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Leaf Cutting, 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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Poinsettia
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
Poinsettia
जेड पौधा
In German
Poinsettia
Geldbaum
In French
Poinsettia
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Poinsettia
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Αλεξανδρινό
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Poinsétia
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Poinsecja
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Poinsettia
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Crassuloideae
Season and Care of Poinsettia and Jade Plant
Season and care of Poinsettia and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Poinsettia and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poinsettia season is Fall and Winter and Jade Plant season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Poinsettia and Jade Plant Physical Information
Poinsettia and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Poinsettia and Jade Plant are as follows:
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Poinsettia and Jade Plant
Care of Poinsettia and Jade Plant 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 Jade Plant 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 Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.