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10 in   Euphorbia  pulcherrima 


General Information
Common Name   Poinsettia
Family   Euphorbiaceae
Genus   Euphorbia
Species   pulcherrima
Cultivar  
Origin   Central America
Category   Flowering Pot Plant 
Common Uses   Color Or Accent


Plant in Photo
Container Size   10 in
Plant Height (photo)   30-36 in
Width   18-24 in
Form   Standard
 

Image Name
PoinsettiaWhiteStandard10.jpg

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General Description
Leaf Color   Dark Green
Texture   Medium
Flower Color   Red, White, Pink
General Heights   Short
 

Availability
Container Sizes 04 in-10 in
Heights 12 in-24 in
Common or Rare   Common
Forms Single, Multi, Basket, Standard

 

Care Basics
Water Use   Medium
Humidity Requirements   Medium
Light Level   High Light Required
 

Temperatures, Light and Air
Minimum Temperatures   50 F
Optimum Temperature   70 F
Minimum Light   250 Foot Candles
Optimum Light   350 Foot Candles
NASA Clean Air Study   Formaldehyde
 
 
Pests and Other Problems
Most Common Insect Problem   Mealy Bug,White Fly
Most Common Disease Problem  
Special Requirements or Needs   Must be kept moist
Poisonous  
 

Other Information
Developed By  
Patent Status  
Locator   Plant Locator-Florida Nurserymen and Growers Association-Orlando FL
Phone Number   407-295-7994
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