Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima)
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Most people know poinsettias as disposable potted plants that serve as indoor holiday decorations. In the subtropics and tropics, they grow into showy shrubs that provide winter color.
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Tags:
drought tolerant, foliage, ornamental, shrub, sun, tropical
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Cultivation: Medium-sized to large shrub for USDA hardiness zones 10 to 11. Grows best in partial to full sun with low to moderate moisture.
Size: Reaches 2' to 10' (60 cm to 3 m) tall with a spread of 2' to 8' (60 cm to 2.4 m).
Flowering: Blooms from late fall through mid-winter.
Propagation: cuttings.
Size: Reaches 2' to 10' (60 cm to 3 m) tall with a spread of 2' to 8' (60 cm to 2.4 m).
Flowering: Blooms from late fall through mid-winter.
Propagation: cuttings.