Euphorbia pulcherrima
Overview
Uses: Holiday décor, indoor winter color, gift plant, seasonal table displays, festive entryway accents
Benefits: Striking red bracts splashed with cream variegation; bold seasonal color; compact, upright habit; long-lasting indoor display
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (grown as a houseplant in all zones)
Sun: Bright Indirect Light
Life Cycle: Tender Perennial
Growth Habit: Upright, Rounded — compact stems with colorful bracts
Bloom Color: Red and Cream
Mature Height: 12–24"
Mature Width: 12–18"
Bloom Season: Late Fall to Winter
Growth Rate: Moderate
Summary
Superba Glitter Poinsettia adds bold contrast and festive charm with rich red bracts splashed in creamy white variegation.
Often called a candy cane–style poinsettia, this novelty selection delivers eye-catching color throughout the holiday season. The colorful bracts surround small central flowers, creating the familiar winter display that brightens homes, entryways, and seasonal gatherings. Its compact, upright habit makes it ideal for tabletops, mantels, and decorative containers.
When placed in bright, indirect light and kept evenly moist, poinsettias provide weeks of reliable indoor color during the winter months.
Care
Superba Glitter Poinsettia Care
Provide bright, indirect light for best bract color and longevity. Avoid prolonged exposure to harsh, direct sunlight.
Maintain indoor temperatures above 55°F and protect from cold drafts, heating vents, and sudden temperature swings.
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, keeping soil evenly moist but not saturated. Ensure excess water drains freely from the container.
Fertilization is typically not necessary during its primary holiday display period.
Container Growing
Poinsettias are commonly grown in decorative containers indoors. Use a well-draining potting mix and ensure containers have drainage holes.
Container-grown plants may require more consistent watering than in-ground plantings in warm climates.
Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.
Size
What Size is the Superba Glitter Poinsettia for Sale Online?
The Superba Glitter Poinsettia we sell online ships in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and is appropriately sized for its container at the time of shipping. For specific sizing questions, please
contact us.
How Large Does Superba Glitter Poinsettia Grow?
When grown indoors as a seasonal plant, it typically reaches 12–24 inches tall and 12–18 inches wide, forming a compact, upright display.
Additional Information
What are some common names for this plant?
This plant is commonly known as Poinsettia or Christmas Flower.
Is this plant suitable as a long-term houseplant?
Poinsettias are widely grown as seasonal indoor plants. In warm climates they may be grown outdoors year-round, but in colder regions they are typically enjoyed indoors during the holiday season. You can explore more indoor-friendly selections in our
Houseplants
collection.
Are there other poinsettia varieties available?
Yes. Poinsettias are available in a wide range of colors and variegation patterns. Browse our full selection of
Novelty Poinsettias
to see additional options.
Can poinsettias be grown outdoors?
In USDA Zones 9–11, poinsettias may be grown outdoors in frost-free climates. In colder zones, they are best enjoyed as indoor seasonal plants.
