Poinsettia. A stunning flowering houseplant with velvety red bracts surrounding tiny yellow flowers. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers November to February. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Euphorbia pulcherrima Petroy
A stunning flowering houseplant with velvety red bracts surrounding tiny yellow flowers
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Euphorbia |
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Species | pulcherrima |
Varietry | Petroy |
Common Name | Poinsettia |
Flower Colour | red, yellow |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 45cm |
Family | Euphorbiaceae |
Spread | 45cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | November, February |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
Planting | |
Care | Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Allow compost to dry out between waterings |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Mealy bugs |
Maintenance | Discard after flowering |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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