Euphorbia pulcherrima 'Christmas Aurora Red' (Christmas Aurora Red Poinsettia, Christmas Aurora Red Noche Buena)


Botanical Information

FamilyEuphorbiaceae
GenusEuphorbia
Speciespulcherrima
Cultivar'Christmas Aurora Red'
CategoryAnnuals
OriginSelecta/Ball.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9 - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H1c
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-2
Temperature (°F)18
Height0.6 - 4 m
Spread0.3 - 0.6 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodOctober, November, December

Description and Growing Information

ShapeSpreading.
CultivationGrow in partial shade in moist, well-draining, humus-rich and acidic soil.
PestsWhitefly, mealybugs, red spider mites and scale. Root and stem rot if overwatered.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionThe plant bears dark green dentate leaves that measure 7 to 16 cm in length. The coloured bracts, which are flaming red, are actually leaves.
Texture DescriptionSmooth, leathery.

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