Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
Forest edges, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Bracts
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, 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
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Poinsettia
In Hindi
Stevia
Poinsettia
In German
Stevia
Poinsettia
In French
Stevia
Poinsettia
In Spanish
Stevia
Poinsettia
In Greek
Stevia
Αλεξανδρινό
In Portuguese
Stevia
Poinsétia
In Polish
Stewia
Poinsecja
In Latin
Stevia
Poinsettia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Asterales
Malpighiales
Family
Asteraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Stevia and Poinsettia
Season and care of Stevia and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Poinsettia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.
Stevia and Poinsettia Physical Information
Stevia and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Poinsettia are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
- Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Stevia and Poinsettia
Care of Stevia and Poinsettia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Stevia 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.