Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Mexico
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest edges, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Bracts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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 Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Poinsettia
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
Poinsettia
In German
Süße Kirsche
Poinsettia
In French
Cerise sucrée
Poinsettia
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Poinsettia
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Αλεξανδρινό
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Poinsétia
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Poinsecja
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Poinsettia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Rosaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Poinsettia
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Poinsettia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Cherry and Poinsettia Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Poinsettia are as follows:
Sweet Cherry flower color: Not Available
Sweet Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
- Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweet Cherry and Poinsettia
Care of Sweet Cherry and Poinsettia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches 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 Sweet Cherry 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.