Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Southwestern United States, Mexico
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
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Red
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Bracts
Succulent
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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, Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, pollinators
Allergy
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as firewood, Used As Food, 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, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Carnegiea gigantea
Common Name
Poinsettia
Saguaro
In Hindi
Poinsettia
Saguaro
In German
Poinsettia
Saguaro
In French
Poinsettia
Saguaro
In Spanish
Poinsettia
Saguaro
In Greek
Αλεξανδρινό
Saguaro
In Portuguese
Poinsétia
Saguaro
In Polish
Poinsecja
Saguaro
In Latin
Poinsettia
Saguaro
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Carnegiea
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 Saguaro
Wondering what are the properties of Poinsettia and Saguaro? We provide you with everything About Poinsettia and Saguaro. Poinsettia doesn't have thorns and Saguaro 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 Saguaro 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 Saguaro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poinsettia and Saguaro
Season and care of Poinsettia and Saguaro is important to know. While considering everything about Poinsettia and Saguaro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poinsettia season is Fall and Winter and Saguaro season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand and for Saguaro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral and for Saguaro is Neutral.
Poinsettia and Saguaro Physical Information
Poinsettia and Saguaro physical information is very important for comparison. Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Saguaro height is 910.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Poinsettia and Saguaro are as follows:
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Saguaro flower color: White and Green
- Saguaro leaf color: Not Available
Care of Poinsettia and Saguaro
Care of Poinsettia and Saguaro 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 Saguaro 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 Saguaro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
