Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Mexico
  
Canary Islands
  
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
  
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
  
8-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Prostrate/Trailing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
  
Red, Gold, Orange Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Gray Green, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Gray Green, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Gray Green, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Bracts
  
Spine-edged leaves
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
  
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, 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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
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
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
  
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
  
Allergy
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
  
LOTUS berthelotii
  
Common Name
Poinsettia
  
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
  
In Hindi
Poinsettia
  
Parrot's Beak
  
In German
Poinsettia
  
Papageienschnabel
  
In French
Poinsettia
  
Le Bec de perroquet
  
In Spanish
Poinsettia
  
Pico de loro
  
In Greek
Αλεξανδρινό
  
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
  
In Portuguese
Poinsétia
  
Bico do Papagaio
  
In Polish
Poinsecja
  
Dziób papugi
  
In Latin
Poinsettia
  
Parrot rostri
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Anthophyta
  
Streptophyta
  
Class
Eudicotyledones
  
Not Available
  
Order
Malpighiales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Euphorbiaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Euphorbia
  
Lotus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Loteae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Faboideae
  
Season and Care of Poinsettia and Parrot's Beak
Season and care of Poinsettia and Parrot's Beak is important to know. While considering everything about Poinsettia and Parrot's Beak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poinsettia season is Fall and Winter and Parrot's Beak season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand and for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral and for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Poinsettia and Parrot's Beak Physical Information
Poinsettia and Parrot's Beak physical information is very important for comparison. Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Poinsettia and Parrot's Beak are as follows:
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
- Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Poinsettia and Parrot's Beak
Care of Poinsettia and Parrot's Beak 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 Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.