Wild Poinsettia (Euphorbia Heterophylla) is a annual herb in the Euphorbiaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-12. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets. It can be grown indoors.
A variable, erect annual herb with milky sap, often grown as an ornamental and notorious as a weed in tropical and subtropical regions.

Wild Poinsettia
Euphorbia Heterophylla
A variable, erect annual herb with milky sap, often grown as an ornamental and notorious as a weed in tropical and subtropical regions.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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