Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
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
Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Bracts
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Water in the early morning hours
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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 flowers, 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
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Asthma, Depression
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cleanser
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
OXALIS acetosella
Common Name
Poinsettia
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
In Hindi
Poinsettia
Wood Sorrel
In German
Poinsettia
Sauerklee
In French
Poinsettia
bois Sorrel
In Spanish
Poinsettia
alazán de madera
In Greek
Αλεξανδρινό
ξύλο Sorrel
In Portuguese
Poinsétia
Sorrel de madeira
In Polish
Poinsecja
Drewno szczaw
In Latin
Poinsettia
Rumex ligno
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Oxalidales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Poinsettia and Wood Sorrel
Wondering what are the properties of Poinsettia and Wood Sorrel? We provide you with everything About Poinsettia and Wood Sorrel. Poinsettia doesn't have thorns and Wood Sorrel 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 Wood Sorrel 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 Wood Sorrel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poinsettia and Wood Sorrel
Season and care of Poinsettia and Wood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Poinsettia and Wood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poinsettia season is Fall and Winter and Wood Sorrel season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand and for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral and for Wood Sorrel is Neutral.
Poinsettia and Wood Sorrel Physical Information
Poinsettia and Wood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Poinsettia and Wood Sorrel are as follows:
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
- Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Care of Poinsettia and Wood Sorrel
Care of Poinsettia and Wood Sorrel 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 Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.