Poinsettia
NamePoinsettia
Species NameEuphorbia pulcherrima
Common NamePoinsettia
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)2
Container TypeNone visible (plant in natural setting)
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Foliage TypeBroadleaf
Height (cm)60
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable (not a bonsai, nebari not visible)
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesProminent red bracts surrounding the true flowers; typical growth habit of a Poinsettia plant.
Description
This image displays a branch of a Poinsettia plant, characterized by its striking red bracts and small yellow true flowers (cyathia). The plant is shown in a natural setting, not cultivated as a bonsai. The vibrant colors are a hallmark of this species.
