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Family: Euphorbiaceae
(yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh) Species: pulcherrima (pul-KAIR-ih-muh) Cultivar: Monet Twilight Additional cultivar information: (PP9602, aka 3-91) Hybridized by Fruehwirth-Eckespoint 1995 Synonym:Poinsettia pulcherrima
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Category Tropicals and Tender PerennialsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunFoliage Grown for foliageDeciduous Provides Winter Interest Foliage Color UnknownHeight 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)Spacing 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualSuitable for growing in containers Danger Parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedHandling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction Bloom Color Pale PinkRose/Mauve Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Fall/Early WinterMid Winter Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) Patent Information Patent expiredPropagation Methods From herbaceous stem cuttingsFrom softwood cuttings From semi-hardwood cuttings Seed Collecting N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |