Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico
India, Nepal
Types
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
it is a type of ginger
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Tropical regions
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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 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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root bark
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Poinsettia
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
Poinsettia
पीले अदरक
In German
Poinsettia
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Poinsettia
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Poinsettia
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Αλεξανδρινό
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Poinsétia
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Poinsecja
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Poinsettia
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Anthophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Monocotyledonae
Order
Malpighiales
Zingiberales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Hedychium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Poinsettia and Yellow Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of Poinsettia and Yellow Ginger? We provide you with everything About Poinsettia and Yellow Ginger. Poinsettia doesn't have thorns and Yellow Ginger 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 Ginger 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 Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poinsettia and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Poinsettia and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Poinsettia and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poinsettia season is Fall and Winter and Yellow Ginger season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Poinsettia and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Poinsettia and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Poinsettia and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Poinsettia and Yellow Ginger
Care of Poinsettia and Yellow Ginger 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 Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.