Poinsettia

Euphorbia pulcherrima, Euphorbiaceae

Common Christmas plant with shoy bracts; shrub; milky sap; toothed leaves with long petioles. Bright light with uniform temperatures. Allow soil to dry slightly; avoid drafts; night length triggers color.

• Plant Form or Habit: upright
• Plant Use: rotational color pot plant
• Exposure: medium
• Flower Color: Red, yellow, white bracts
• Blooming Period: winter
• Height: 2-10 feet
• Width: 1-4 feet
• Foliage Texture: medium
• Heat Tolerance: medium
• Water Requirements: medium