Family: Euphorbiaceae
(yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh) Species: pulcherrima (pul-KAIR-ih-muh) Cultivar: Silverstar Red Synonym:Poinsettia pulcherrima
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Category Tropicals and Tender PerennialsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage Grown for foliageEvergreen Good Fall Color Foliage Color UnknownHeight 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)24-36 in. (60-90 cm) 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) Spacing 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)36-48 in. (90-120 cm) Hardiness USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Suitable for growing in containersDanger Parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color RedBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Fall/Early WinterOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From softwood cuttingsAllow cut surface to callous over before planting Seed Collecting N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |