Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central 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
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Bracts
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, 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 water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Common Name
Poinsettia
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
In Hindi
Poinsettia
Texas Madrone
In German
Poinsettia
Texas Madrone
In French
Poinsettia
Texas Madrone
In Spanish
Poinsettia
Arbutus xalapensis
In Greek
Αλεξανδρινό
Texas Madrone
In Portuguese
Poinsétia
Texas Madrone
In Polish
Poinsecja
Texas Madrone
In Latin
Poinsettia
Texas Madrone
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Ericales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Poinsettia and Texas Madrone
Wondering what are the properties of Poinsettia and Texas Madrone? We provide you with everything About Poinsettia and Texas Madrone. Poinsettia doesn't have thorns and Texas Madrone 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 Texas Madrone 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 Texas Madrone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poinsettia and Texas Madrone
Season and care of Poinsettia and Texas Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Poinsettia and Texas Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poinsettia season is Fall and Winter and Texas Madrone season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand and for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral and for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Poinsettia and Texas Madrone Physical Information
Poinsettia and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm. The color specification of Poinsettia and Texas Madrone are as follows:
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
- Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Care of Poinsettia and Texas Madrone
Care of Poinsettia and Texas Madrone 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 Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.