Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mexico
Types
Not available
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Forests, Rocky areas, Slopes
Forest edges, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Bracts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Rhizome division, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, 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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
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
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRYOPTERIS ludoviciana
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Common Name
Southern wood fern
Poinsettia
In Hindi
southern wood fern
Poinsettia
In German
südlichen Holz fern
Poinsettia
In French
sud dryoptéride
Poinsettia
In Spanish
helecho de madera sur
Poinsettia
In Greek
νότια φτέρη ξύλο
Αλεξανδρινό
In Portuguese
samambaia de madeira do sul
Poinsétia
In Polish
południowej drewna paproci
Poinsecja
In Latin
Fern australi
Poinsettia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Polypodiales
Malpighiales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Dryopteris
Euphorbia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southern Wood Fern and Poinsettia
Season and care of Southern Wood Fern and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Wood Fern and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Wood Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Poinsettia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southern Wood Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southern Wood Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.
Southern Wood Fern and Poinsettia Physical Information
Southern Wood Fern and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Wood Fern height is 76.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Southern Wood Fern and Poinsettia are as follows:
Southern Wood Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Southern Wood Fern leaf color: Dark Green
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
- Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Southern Wood Fern and Poinsettia
Care of Southern Wood Fern and Poinsettia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern Wood Fern 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 Southern Wood Fern 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.