Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Lindheimer's muhly
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Tropical regions
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Bracts
Grass like
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, 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 frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Common Name
Poinsettia
Pink Muhly Grass
In Hindi
Poinsettia
Muhly Grass
In German
Poinsettia
hairawn muhly
In French
Poinsettia
muhly herbe
In Spanish
Poinsettia
muhly Grass
In Greek
Αλεξανδρινό
Muhly Grass
In Portuguese
Poinsétia
muhly grama
In Polish
Poinsecja
Muhly Trawa
In Latin
Poinsettia
Muhly Grass
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Cyperales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Poinsettia and Muhly Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Poinsettia and Muhly Grass? We provide you with everything About Poinsettia and Muhly Grass. Poinsettia doesn't have thorns and Muhly Grass 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 Muhly Grass 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 Muhly Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poinsettia and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Poinsettia and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Poinsettia and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poinsettia season is Fall and Winter and Muhly Grass season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Poinsettia and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Poinsettia and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Poinsettia and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Poinsettia and Muhly Grass
Care of Poinsettia and Muhly Grass 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 Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.