Euphorbia pulcherrima 'Premium Ice Crystal' (Premium Ice Crystal Poinsettia, Premium Ice Crystal Noche Buena)


Botanical Information

FamilyEuphorbiaceae
GenusEuphorbia
Speciespulcherrima
Cultivar'Premium Ice Crystal'
CategoryAnnuals
OriginDummen Orange and Red Fox.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9 - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-2
Temperature (°F)18
Height0.6 - 4 m
Spread0.3 - 0.6 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodOctober, November

Description and Growing Information

ShapeSpreading.
LandscapeSeasonal potted indoor plant.
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.
Bark/Stem DescriptionIn 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 DescriptionThe plant bears dark green dentate leaves that measure 7 to 16 cm in length. The coloured bracts, which are variegated scarlet red and pale pinkish-red, are actually modified leaves.
Texture DescriptionSmooth, leathery.

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