Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
it is a type of birch
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Tropical regions
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-7
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, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Spring
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Poinsettia
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Poinsettia
Yellow Birch
In German
Poinsettia
Yellow Birch
In French
Poinsettia
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Poinsettia
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
Αλεξανδρινό
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Poinsétia
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Poinsecja
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Poinsettia
Birch flavum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Poinsettia and Yellow Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Poinsettia and Yellow Birch? We provide you with everything About Poinsettia and Yellow Birch. Poinsettia doesn't have thorns and Yellow Birch 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 Yellow Birch 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 Yellow Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poinsettia and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Poinsettia and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Poinsettia and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poinsettia season is Fall and Winter and Yellow Birch season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Poinsettia and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Poinsettia and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Poinsettia and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Poinsettia and Yellow Birch
Care of Poinsettia and Yellow Birch 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 Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.