Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe
Mexico
Types
not available
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
Forest edges, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 3
12-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, 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
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, White
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Biodiesel
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Common Name
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
Poinsettia
In Hindi
Ribbon Grass
Poinsettia
In German
rohrglanzgras
Poinsettia
In French
roseau
Poinsettia
In Spanish
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
Poinsettia
In Greek
κορδέλα Grass
Αλεξανδρινό
In Portuguese
caniço-malhado
Poinsétia
In Polish
Wstążka Trawa
Poinsecja
In Latin
Ribbon Grass
Poinsettia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Cyperales
Malpighiales
Family
Poaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ribbon Grass and Poinsettia
Season and care of Ribbon Grass and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Ribbon Grass and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Poinsettia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.
Ribbon Grass and Poinsettia Physical Information
Ribbon Grass and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Ribbon Grass and Poinsettia are as follows:
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
- Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ribbon Grass and Poinsettia
Care of Ribbon Grass and Poinsettia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth 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 Ribbon Grass 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.