Euphorbia pulcherrima
Overview
Uses: Holiday décor, indoor centerpiece plantings, seasonal gift giving, winter color accents.
Benefits: Distinctive red bracts shaped like small mouse ears with rich green foliage. Long-lasting color indoors with simple care requirements.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 10–12 (grown as a houseplant in all zones)
Sun: Bright Indirect Light
Life Cycle: Tender Perennial
Growth Habit: Upright, Rounded — compact indoor form with layered bracts.
Bloom Color: Red
Foliage Color: Green
Mature Height: 12–18 inches
Mature Width: 12–18 inches
Bloom Season: Winter
Growth Rate: Moderate
Summary
A playful holiday classic with unforgettable character.
Euphorbia pulcherrima, often sold as the Christmas Mouse Poinsettia, stands out for its unique, rounded red bracts that resemble small mouse ears. The vibrant color contrasts beautifully against deep green foliage, making it a natural focal point for holiday tables, mantels, and seasonal displays.
Its long-lasting winter color and manageable size make it easy to enjoy throughout the season. Whether styled alone or grouped with other festive décor, this poinsettia brings warmth and personality indoors when most outdoor gardens are resting.
Care
Christmas Mouse Poinsettia Care
Place in bright, indirect light. Avoid strong, direct sunlight, which may scorch the bracts.
Keep soil slightly moist, allowing the top inch to dry between waterings. Do not allow the plant to sit in standing water.
Maintain indoor temperatures above 55°F and avoid cold drafts, exterior doors, or heating vents.
Avoid wetting the foliage and bracts during watering to reduce spotting.
If keeping beyond the holiday season, a light application of slow release fertilizer in late winter or early spring may support continued growth.
Size
What Size is the Christmas Mouse Poinsettia for Sale Online?
Plants ship in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and are actively growing at the time of shipment. Size and fullness vary slightly depending on the season and stage of growth. If you have specific sizing questions, please contact us.
How Large Does Christmas Mouse Poinsettia Grow?
When grown indoors as a seasonal plant, it typically reaches 12–18 inches tall and 12–18 inches wide, forming a compact, rounded display.
Additional Information
What are some common names for this plant?
Commonly known as poinsettia and Christmas flower.
Can it be planted outdoors?
Poinsettias are tropical plants that are only hardy in warm climates. In colder regions, they are grown indoors during winter and are not winter-hardy outdoors.
How long do the colorful bracts last?
With proper light and consistent watering, the colorful bracts can remain attractive for several weeks to a few months during the winter season.
Is this considered a traditional flowering plant?
The showy red portions are actually modified leaves called bracts. The true flowers are small and located at the center of the bracts.
