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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: Strawberries 'N Cream 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 foliageFoliage Color UnknownHeight UnknownSpacing UnknownHardiness 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 PinkRose/Mauve Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Winter/Early SpringLate Fall/Early Winter Mid Winter Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic) 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods From herbaceous stem cuttingsFrom woody stem cuttings From softwood cuttings From semi-hardwood cuttings From hardwood heel cuttings By simple layering Seed Collecting N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |