Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Types
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
White
Leaf Shape
Bracts
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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 Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Poinsettia
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
Poinsettia
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Poinsettia
Old Man Cactus
In French
Poinsettia
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
Poinsettia
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
Αλεξανδρινό
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
Poinsétia
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
Poinsecja
Stary Cactus
In Latin
Poinsettia
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Cephalocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Poinsettia and Old Man Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Poinsettia and Old Man Cactus? We provide you with everything About Poinsettia and Old Man Cactus. Poinsettia doesn't have thorns and Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poinsettia and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Poinsettia and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Poinsettia and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poinsettia season is Fall and Winter and Old Man Cactus season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Poinsettia and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Poinsettia and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Poinsettia and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Poinsettia and Old Man Cactus
Care of Poinsettia and Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
