Euphorbia punicea (Jamaican Poinsettia)
Euphorbia punicea (Jamaican Poinsettia) showing red bracts with small yellow centers
Botanical name: Euphorbia punicea
Common name: Jamaican Poinsettia
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Origin: Caribbean
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Irritating or toxic: IrritatingThis evergreen, succulent shrub grows to a height of 15 feet, has green leaves and showy, red flowers. It has a high drought tolerance and can be propagated by cuttings. The sap of this plant can be a skin irritant.
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Euphorbia punicea (Jamaican Poinsettia) red flower with a small bee resting on the center parts
Euphorbia punicea (Jamaican Poinsettia) red flower cluster with yellow centers and one small foraging bee.
Euphorbia punicea (Jamaican Poinsettia) with vibrant red flowers tucked among narrow dark green leaves.
Euphorbia punicea (Jamaican Poinsettia) showing five elongated red bracts surrounding a small yellow center.
Euphorbia punicea (Jamaican Poinsettia) flower with pink petals and water drops on green leaves.
Euphorbia punicea (Jamaican Poinsettia) red petals surround yellow flower centers among long dark green leaves.
Euphorbia punicea (Jamaican Poinsettia) red flower with long narrow dark green leaves on woody stems.
Euphorbia punicea (Jamaican Poinsettia) showing red bracts surrounding tiny yellow centers among deep green leaves.
Euphorbia punicea (Jamaican Poinsettia) red flower and narrow green leaves grouped together
Euphorbia punicea (Jamaican Poinsettia) with vibrant red flowers emerging among long narrow green leaves in pot
Euphorbia punicea (Jamaican Poinsettia) flower with red bracts surrounding the small yellow center reproductive part.
Euphorbia punicea (Jamaican Poinsettia) flower with vibrant red petals and yellow centers attracting foraging honey bees
Euphorbia punicea (Jamaican Poinsettia) plant with red flower clusters and long green pointed leaves.
Euphorbia punicea (Jamaican Poinsettia) with vibrant red leaves and small yellow flower clusters on branches.
Euphorbia punicea (Jamaican Poinsettia) with coral red clusters growing among narrow dark green leaves.
Euphorbia punicea (Jamaican Poinsettia) with clusters of pink flower bracts nestled among narrow green foliage
Euphorbia punicea (Jamaican Poinsettia) with vibrant red bracts surrounding the small yellow and orange centers.
Euphorbia punicea (Jamaican Poinsettia) flower with vibrant red petals and yellow inner detail on stems.
Euphorbia punicea (Jamaican Poinsettia) with vibrant red bracts and yellow centers covered in small water droplets.
Euphorbia punicea (Jamaican Poinsettia) with vibrant red floral bracts surrounded by narrow dark green foliage.
Euphorbia punicea (Jamaican Poinsettia) tree with red flower and dense green leaves.
Euphorbia punicea (Jamaican Poinsettia) red flower cluster with yellow centers and surrounding green elongated foliage.
Euphorbia punicea (Jamaican Poinsettia) showing vibrant red bracts surrounding the center flower parts
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