Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
Forest edges, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Bracts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
bees
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Turtles
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Pollen
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SAURURUS cernuus
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Common Name
Lizard's Tail
Poinsettia
In Hindi
Saururus cernuus
Poinsettia
In German
Saururus cernuus
Poinsettia
In French
Saururus cernuus
Poinsettia
In Spanish
cernuus Saururus
Poinsettia
In Greek
Saururus cernuus
Αλεξανδρινό
In Portuguese
Saururus cernuus
Poinsétia
In Polish
Saururus cernuus
Poinsecja
In Latin
Saururi cernuus
Poinsettia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Piperales
Malpighiales
Family
Saururaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Saururus cernuus and Poinsettia
Season and care of Saururus cernuus and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Saururus cernuus and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Poinsettia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Saururus cernuus is Loam and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.
Saururus cernuus and Poinsettia Physical Information
Saururus cernuus and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Saururus cernuus and Poinsettia are as follows:
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
- Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Saururus cernuus and Poinsettia
Care of Saururus cernuus and Poinsettia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saururus cernuus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Saururus cernuus 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.