Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Islands, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
10-13
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Orange, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
Purgative, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Latex
Other Uses
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS americanus
EUPHORBIA punicea
Common Name
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
Jamaican poinsettia, Flame of Jamaica, Vegetable-leather, Flame-of-Jamaica, Scarlet-flowered spurge, Crimson Euphorbia, West Indian spurge
In Hindi
Strawberry Bush
Jamaican poinsettia
In German
Strawberry Bush
Jamaican poinsettia
In French
Strawberry Bush
Euphorbe cramoise
In Spanish
Fresa Bush
Poinsetia de Jamaica, Flor de pascua del caribe
In Greek
φράουλα Μπους
Jamaican poinsettia
In Portuguese
Morango de Bush
Jamaican poinsettia
In Polish
Strawberry Bush
Jamaican poinsettia
In Latin
Classic Bush
Jamaican poinsettia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Malpighiales
Family
Celastraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Strawberry Bush and Jamaican poinsettia
Season and care of Strawberry Bush and Jamaican poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Bush and Jamaican poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Bush season is Fall and Winter and Jamaican poinsettia season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam and for Jamaican poinsettia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral and for Jamaican poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Bush and Jamaican poinsettia Physical Information
Strawberry Bush and Jamaican poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Jamaican poinsettia height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Bush and Jamaican poinsettia are as follows:
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Jamaican poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red and Salmon
- Jamaican poinsettia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Strawberry Bush and Jamaican poinsettia
Care of Strawberry Bush and Jamaican poinsettia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jamaican poinsettia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jamaican poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.