Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Types
Not Available
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Forest edges, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
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
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Bracts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water regularly for 2 months
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning may be required for height clearance
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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Blowflies, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Odontalgic
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GEIJERA parviflora
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Common Name
Wilga, Native Willow
Poinsettia
In Hindi
Wilga
Poinsettia
In German
Pirol
Poinsettia
In French
loriot
Poinsettia
In Spanish
oriol
Poinsettia
In Greek
φλώρος
Αλεξανδρινό
In Portuguese
papa-figos
Poinsétia
In Polish
Wilga
Poinsecja
In Latin
oriole
Poinsettia
Phylum
Charophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Rutaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wilga and Poinsettia
Season and care of Wilga and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Wilga and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wilga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Poinsettia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wilga is Loam, Sand and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.
Wilga and Poinsettia Physical Information
Wilga and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Wilga and Poinsettia are as follows:
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
- Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wilga and Poinsettia
Care of Wilga and Poinsettia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance 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 Wilga 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.