Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Central America, South America
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
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Bracts
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Sprinkle water over foliage
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
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
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
CALATHEA ornata
Common Name
Poinsettia
Prayer Plant
In Hindi
Poinsettia
Prayer plant
In German
Poinsettia
Maranta leuconeura
In French
Poinsettia
Prayer plant
In Spanish
Poinsettia
maranta leuconeura
In Greek
Αλεξανδρινό
Prayer Plant
In Portuguese
Poinsétia
Маранта
In Polish
Poinsecja
Prayer plant
In Latin
Poinsettia
Prayer plant
Phylum
Anthophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Zingiberales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Marantaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Applicable
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Applicable
Properties of Poinsettia and Prayer Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Poinsettia and Prayer Plant? We provide you with everything About Poinsettia and Prayer Plant. Poinsettia doesn't have thorns and Prayer Plant 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 Prayer Plant 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 Prayer Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poinsettia and Prayer Plant
Season and care of Poinsettia and Prayer Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Poinsettia and Prayer Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poinsettia season is Fall and Winter and Prayer Plant season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand and for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral and for Prayer Plant is Not Available.
Poinsettia and Prayer Plant Physical Information
Poinsettia and Prayer Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Poinsettia and Prayer Plant are as follows:
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
- Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Care of Poinsettia and Prayer Plant
Care of Poinsettia and Prayer Plant 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 Prayer Plant 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 Prayer Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.