In the wild in Mexico, this Christmas plant, Euphorbia pulcherrima, may grow to a height of 15 feet
[DOC] [TLE] Plants & Flowers  Euphorbia pulcherrima [PAR] Common Names: Poinsettia, Christmas Star, Christmas Flower, Painted Leaf, 
Lobster ... Distribution and habitat: Euphorbia pulcherrima is indigenous to 
Mexico and Central ... Reports of Euphorbia pulcherrima growing in the wild in 
Nicaragua and ... is a shrub or small tree, typically reaching a height of 0.6 to 4m (
2-16 feet).