Annual
Wild Poinsettia
Euphorbia cyathophora
Varieties We Carry
StandardEuphorbia cyathophora
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$9.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 9.
LightFull Sun, Part Sun
WaterLow
Mature size2-3.5 feet × 1-2 feet
About Wild Poinsettia
Wild Poinsettia (Euphorbia cyathophora), also called Painted Leaf, is a Florida-native annual found throughout the state, featuring fiddle-shaped upper leaves that flush red or red-and-green at their bases in summer and fall. It self-seeds freely in NE Florida landscapes, attracting pollinators with minimal care — all plant parts are toxic if ingested. Starting at $9.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- Red
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Annual
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Bloom season. Handles summer heat well once established.
Bloom season. Foliage may begin to change or drop.
Dormant — drops foliage.
Care essentials
Light
Wild Poinsettia performs best in full sun to partial shade. In NE Florida's intense summer, plants in full sun produce the most vivid bract coloration and most prolific self-seeding.
Water
Drought-tolerant and requires little supplemental watering once established. In NE Florida, established plants rarely need irrigation; overwatering encourages stem rot. Allow soil to dry between waterings.
Soil & Fertilizer
Thrives in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained sandy or loamy soil with no fertilizer needed. Overly rich soil encourages excessive vegetative growth at the expense of the showy bracts. This native self-seeds readily and requires virtually no maintenance.
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Common questions
Is Wild Poinsettia a good plant for St. Augustine?
Wild Poinsettia is a annual for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 2-3.5 feet × 1-2 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.