Know anything about this plant?

19 years ago

I was at lowes today and picked up an "African poinsettia" off the clearance rack. The colors remind me of a coleus.

I did a google search and didn't find much info on it so I figured I would ask you guys. Though I did find out it is poisonous and the sap can burn you. So I am not crazy about that.

Here is a link that might be useful: African Poinsettia

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Bill
19 years ago
We had this plant for a few years. Its care seemed simple, but ours eventually rotted at the base. My guess is that you need to keep it dry, and ours was getting too wet.

Bill
cindeea
19 years ago
ariel, that is a stunning poinsettia. I love the leaf coloration. I have a normal red one from last Christmas in the center of my front bed. I have to keep cutting it back it gets so bushy. It is dry most of the time and seems to love it!

BILL!!!!!!!! Shouldn't you be looking at icebergs by now?? Can't wait to hear about your trip! Remember, you and Carolyn are coming for dinner after you get back to earth!
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junglegal
19 years ago
Bill,

I believe I traded you this plant at Robin's.

I grew this up until a month or two ago when I ripped it out and replaced it. Very carefree plant. Just make sure it's in good draining soil and gets no additional water from sprinklers etc. Don't let the warnings scare you too bad, I handled this plant w/o incident. Plumeria sap can even burn certain sensitive individuals. Just treat it with respect like you do with angel trumpets etc...no fingers in the mouth or wiping the eyes after handling it.
Lady
19 years ago
I have this plant from Bren also. To much water and a tree falling on it have kept mine small.
Bill
19 years ago
Bren I believe you are right. Mine did very well for a while. Carolyn absolutely loved it, and is growing another from a cutting. And yes, there are all kinds of plants that the sap can get you. The two worst for me was an Agave americana years ago, and my vanilla orchid after Charley knocked the tree it was on down. I've learned to wash alot when in the yard, but it never stops me from utilizing a plant.

Cindee we go to Alaska in less than a week, if we ever get everything done so we can get out of here. The keys were awesome this year our group totalled 224 lobster and caught lots of fish.

I hope you all have a great time at your trade. Talk when we get back.

Bill
ariel73
Original Author
19 years ago
Thanks guys.
I knew I could count on you for info.
cindeea
19 years ago
Bill. you made a killing on lobster this season!! How did Alex , my Buddy do?? Have a great trip, take lots of pics, and man, I am dreaming of Alaska. Dennis and I will do it some day!
leahrenee1
19 years ago
I have one, it is starting to take off, I believe it is a euphorbia or some such thing. I have not touched the sap, but thanks for the warnings. It does seem to be pretty drought tolerant so far, I have it in a pot on the patio, on my patio some things don't always get watered as soon as they should and it seems pretty forgiving.