Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Southern Africa, South Africa
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
Bushlands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Bracts
Succulent
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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, 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, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
pollinators
Allergy
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Sap
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Container, useful as a ground cover
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'
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common Name
Poinsettia
Tiger Tree
In Hindi
Poinsettia
टाइगर ट्री
In German
Poinsettia
Tiger Tree
In French
Poinsettia
Tiger Tree
In Spanish
Poinsettia
Tiger Tree
In Greek
Αλεξανδρινό
Tiger Tree
In Portuguese
Poinsétia
Tiger Tree
In Polish
Poinsecja
Tiger Tree
In Latin
Poinsettia
tigris lignum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Malpighiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Poinsettia and Tiger Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Poinsettia and Tiger Tree? We provide you with everything About Poinsettia and Tiger Tree. Poinsettia doesn't have thorns and Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poinsettia and Tiger Tree
Season and care of Poinsettia and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Poinsettia and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poinsettia season is Fall and Winter and Tiger Tree season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Poinsettia and Tiger Tree Physical Information
Poinsettia and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Poinsettia and Tiger Tree are as follows:
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
- Tiger Tree leaf color: Not Available
Care of Poinsettia and Tiger Tree
Care of Poinsettia and Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.