Hawaiian Flower Guide
Poinsettia
Learn about poinsettia, the famous Christmas flower of Mexico that also grows outdoors in Hawaii. Its red, white or salmon bracts brighten gardens from November through March.
Poinsettia Overview
Poinsettias are widely known as the “Christmas” flower of Mexico. It is a popular potted plant. In Hawaii, poinsettia also grows in gardens and up to a height of 12 feet (3.7 m). It blooms from November through March. The scarlet poinsettias are the most common, but there are also white and salmon-colored ones. What looks like the flower is actually the colored leaves. The real flower is small and yellow-green colored.
