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0Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch
- Taxonomy
- Family: Euphorbiaceae · Genus: Euphorbia1
- Native distribution
- Caribbean, Middle America, North America, Oceania, Guatemala, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Manizales, Jardín Botánico de Bogotá, Bucaramanga | Floridablanca | Girón, Global, Brazil, Cuncertain3
- Synonyms
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28 synonyms
- Euphorbia coccinea Raf.
- Euphorbia coccinea Willd.
- Euphorbia coccinea Willd. ex Boiss.
- Euphorbia diversifolia Willd.
- Euphorbia diversifolia Willd. ex Boiss.
- Euphorbia erithrophylla Bertol.
- Euphorbia fastuosa Sessé & Moc.
- Euphorbia lutea Alam.
- Euphorbia lutea Alam. ex Boiss.
- Euphorbia poinsettiana Buist
- Euphorbia poinsettiana Buist ex Giah.
- Euphorbia poinsettiana Buist ex Graham
- Euphorbia poinsettii Raf.
- Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd.
- Euphorbia pulcherrima lutea Standl.
- Euphorbia pulcherrima plenissima
- Pleuradena coccinea Raf.
- Pleuradenia coccinea Raf.
- Poinsettia ignescens Van Geert
- Poinsettia ignescens VanGeert
- Poinsettia mirabilis Van Geert
- Poinsettia mirabilis VanGeert
- Poinsettia pulcherrima (Willd. ex Klotzsch) Graham
- Poinsettia pulcherrima albida Maund
- Poinsettia pulcherrima major H.J.Veitch
- Poinsettia pulcherrima plena Hovey
- Poinsettia pulcherrima plenissima H.J.Veitch
- Poinsettia pulcherrima rosea-carminata Dombrain
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (10)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Euphorbia pulcherrima · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Plantas de ocho Biodiverc) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q208253 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Euphorbia pulcherrima (Barlovento) 04.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Mikulásvirág · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Weihnachtsstern (Pflanze) · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Poinsettia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature13 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Euphorbia tip: Its white latex irritates skin and eyes – wear gloves when cutting.
Contrary to its reputation only mildly toxic: drooling, vomiting.
Euphorbia pulcherrima – what to know
Euphorbia pulcherrima – family: Euphorbiaceae, genus: Euphorbia. Native range: Caribbean, Middle America, North America, Oceania, Guatemala, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwe…. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. 13 °C. For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
All Euphorbia species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Euphorbia pulcherrima?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Euphorbia pulcherrima need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Euphorbia pulcherrima get?
Keep it above 13 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Euphorbia pulcherrima toxic to cats and dogs?
For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
When does Euphorbia pulcherrima flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Euphorbia: Typical flowering time: April, May, June, July, August.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Euphorbia
Data sources: GBIF.org – Euphorbia pulcherrima (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q208253 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Euphorbia pulcherrima (Barlovento) 04.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Mikulásvirág (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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