Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Not available
Habitat
Forest edges, Tropical regions
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Bracts
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Cut leaves after fall, Prune in flowering season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Red spider mite, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Perfumes, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver Protection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
DENDROBIUM nobile
Common Name
Poinsettia
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
In Hindi
Poinsettia
Noble Dendrobium
In German
Poinsettia
Noble Dendrobium
In French
Poinsettia
Dendrobium nobile
In Spanish
Poinsettia
Dendrobium nobile
In Greek
Αλεξανδρινό
Dendrobium nobile
In Portuguese
Poinsétia
Nobile Dendrobium
In Polish
Poinsecja
Dendrobium szlachetne
In Latin
Poinsettia
Nobile Dendrobium
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Equisetopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asparagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Dendrobium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Dendrobieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Poinsettia and Nobile Dendrobium
Season and care of Poinsettia and Nobile Dendrobium is important to know. While considering everything about Poinsettia and Nobile Dendrobium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poinsettia season is Fall and Winter and Nobile Dendrobium season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand and for Nobile Dendrobium is Not Available while the PH of soil for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral and for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral.
Poinsettia and Nobile Dendrobium Physical Information
Poinsettia and Nobile Dendrobium physical information is very important for comparison. Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Poinsettia and Nobile Dendrobium are as follows:
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
- Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Care of Poinsettia and Nobile Dendrobium
Care of Poinsettia and Nobile Dendrobium 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 Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season. In summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nobile Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.