Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Habitat
Forest edges, Tropical regions
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Common Name
Poinsettia
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
In Hindi
Poinsettia
Cornus kousa
In German
Poinsettia
Blüten-Hartriegel
In French
Poinsettia
Cornouiller à fleurs
In Spanish
Poinsettia
Cornus kousa
In Greek
Αλεξανδρινό
Cornus kousa
In Portuguese
Poinsétia
Cornus kousa
In Polish
Poinsecja
Cornus kousa
In Latin
Poinsettia
Cornus kousa
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Cornales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Poinsettia and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of Poinsettia and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Poinsettia and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poinsettia season is Fall and Winter and Kousa Dogwood season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Poinsettia and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
Poinsettia and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Poinsettia and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Poinsettia and Kousa Dogwood
Care of Poinsettia and Kousa Dogwood 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 Kousa Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kousa Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.