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Poinsettia, Chris™as Flower

Euphorbia Pulcherrima

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Overview

Euphorbia pulcherrima, commonly called Poinsettia or Chris™as Flower, is a vibrant seasonal plant, renowned for its striking red bracts that mimic petals, often mistaken for flowers. The true flowers are tiny, yellow clusters at the bract's center. It typically reaches 2-13 feet in height and thrives in well-draining soil with indirect sunlight. Sensitive to frost, it requires protection in temperatures below 50°F. A festive accent for holiday landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 9–10Climate Subtropical
Poinsettia, Chris™as Flower (Euphorbia Pulcherrima) — commonly called Poinsettia or Chris™as Flower

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Euphorbiaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Photos (105)

Poinsettia, Chris™as Flower (Euphorbia Pulcherrima) — During the growing season; the true flowers are tiny, yellow clusters at the bract's, image 94
Poinsettia, Chris™as Flower (Euphorbia Pulcherrima) — they benefit from consistent watering but are sensitive to over-watering; depending on, image 95
Poinsettia, Chris™as Flower (Euphorbia Pulcherrima) — renowned for its striking red bracts that mimic petals; consider their need for, image 103
Poinsettia, Chris™as Flower (Euphorbia Pulcherrima) — The true flowers are tiny, yellow clusters at the bract's center; sensitive to frost, image 105
Poinsettia, Chris™as Flower (Euphorbia Pulcherrima) — often mistaken for flowers; shrub for full or half, image 104
Poinsettia, Chris™as Flower (Euphorbia Pulcherrima) — is a vibrant seasonal plant; typically reaches a height of about 2 to 13 feet and has a, image 102
Poinsettia, Chris™as Flower (Euphorbia Pulcherrima) — shrub for full or half; as their sap can be irritating to some people and toxic to pets, image 100
Poinsettia, Chris™as Flower (Euphorbia Pulcherrima) — shrub with pink and red and white blooms; while in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11, image 99
Poinsettia, Chris™as Flower (Euphorbia Pulcherrima) — commonly called Poinsettia or Chris™as Flower; often mistaken for flowers, image 101

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