Euphorbia pulcherrima 'Jingle Bells Rock' (Jingle Bells Rock Poinsettia, Jingle Bells Rock Noche Buena)
Botanical Information
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Euphorbia |
| Species | pulcherrima |
| Cultivar | 'Jingle Bells Rock' |
| Category | Annuals |
| Origin | Dummen Orange and Ecke Nurseries. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -2 |
| Temperature (°F) | 18 |
| Height | 0.6 - 4 m |
| Spread | 0.3 - 0.6 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | October, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Spreading. |
| Landscape | Seasonal potted indoor plant. |
| Cultivation | Grow in partial shade in moist, well-draining, humus-rich and acidic soil. |
| Pests | Whitefly, mealybugs, red spider mites and scale. Root and stem rot if overwatered. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | In the wild the plant dons woody glaborous stems. In cultivation the stems are less woody and more fleshy, glaborous and medium green to reddish-green. |
| Leaf Description | The plant bears dark green dentate leaves that measure 7 to 16 cm in length. The coloured bracts, which are pale lime green, are actually modified leaves. |
| Texture Description | Smooth, leathery. |
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