Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Habitat
Forest edges, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark 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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
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
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
MAHONIA fortunei
Common Name
Poinsettia
Mahonia
In Hindi
Poinsettia
Mahonia
In German
Poinsettia
Mahonia
In French
Poinsettia
Mahonia
In Spanish
Poinsettia
Mahonia
In Greek
Αλεξανδρινό
Mahonia
In Portuguese
Poinsétia
mahonia
In Polish
Poinsecja
Mahonia
In Latin
Poinsettia
Mahonia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Ranunculales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Poinsettia and Mahonia
Wondering what are the properties of Poinsettia and Mahonia? We provide you with everything About Poinsettia and Mahonia. Poinsettia doesn't have thorns and Mahonia 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 Mahonia 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 Mahonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poinsettia and Mahonia
Season and care of Poinsettia and Mahonia is important to know. While considering everything about Poinsettia and Mahonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poinsettia season is Fall and Winter and Mahonia season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand and for Mahonia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral and for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Poinsettia and Mahonia Physical Information
Poinsettia and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Poinsettia and Mahonia are as follows:
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Poinsettia and Mahonia
Care of Poinsettia and Mahonia 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 Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mahonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.