Description
The poinsettia is a commercially important plant species of the diverse spurge family.
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Poinsettia, Christmas Flower (Pink) - Plant |
| 2 | 5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
The poinsettia is a commercially important plant species of the diverse spurge family. The species is indigenous to Mexico. It is particularly well known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in Christmas floral displays.
The species is a tall, rangy shrub that grows to a height of 10 ft. It has large, dark green, oval leaves that are toothed on the sides and pointed at the tips. They emerge from smooth green erect stems. Flowers are borne at the stem tips in winter. The actual flowers are quite small (they are the yellow structures at the center of the brilliantly colored bracts) The bracts are actually modified leaves - in the species there usually are 8 to 10 bracts that are 4-7 in long.Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 24 inch (61 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 6 inch (15 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Poinsettia |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 3 to 10 feet |
| Flower Colour | Yellow flowers with pink bracts |
| Bloom Time | Seasonal bloomer |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Poinsettia care
| Sunlight | Part shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 10 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Poinsettia special feature
Grown primarily as a pot plant, poinsettias are a big industry representing about 85% of potted plant Christmas season sales. The USA exports poinsettia plants about 90% of the world.
Poinsettia uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
- Its generally kep indoor in living room and in terrac area