Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
  
Mexico
  
Types
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi
  
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodlands
  
Forest edges, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
  
9-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
  
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Multi-Color
  
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Bracts
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Reduce water once established
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
  
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in winter, Mulch
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Phytophthora, Thripes
  
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Cancer, Dermatitis
  
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON arboreum
  
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
  
Common Name
Chalan, Rose Tree, Tree Rhododendron
  
Poinsettia
  
In Hindi
लाल बुरांश
  
Poinsettia
  
In German
Rhododendron arboreum
  
Poinsettia
  
In French
Rhododendron arboreum
  
Poinsettia
  
In Spanish
arboreum rododendro
  
Poinsettia
  
In Greek
Rhododendron arboreum
  
Αλεξανδρινό
  
In Portuguese
arboreum Rhododendron
  
Poinsétia
  
In Polish
różanecznik drzewiasty
  
Poinsecja
  
In Latin
Prunus arborea
  
Poinsettia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Anthophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Eudicotyledones
  
Order
Ericales
  
Malpighiales
  
Family
Ericaceae
  
Euphorbiaceae
  
Genus
Rhododendron
  
Euphorbia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Poinsettia
Season and care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron Arboreum and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron Arboreum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Poinsettia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Loam, Sand and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Acidic and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.
Rhododendron Arboreum and Poinsettia Physical Information
Rhododendron Arboreum and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron Arboreum height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron Arboreum and Poinsettia are as follows:
Rhododendron Arboreum flower color: White, Red and Pink
Rhododendron Arboreum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
- Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Poinsettia
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Poinsettia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhododendron Arboreum pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Poinsettia pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth and Requires little pruning. In summer Rhododendron Arboreum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.