HOW TO CARE FOR

Poinsettia

Euphorbia pulcherrima

ABOUT POINSETTIA

Popular varieties:

Winter Rose
Picasso
Minerva
Pink Princettia
Marble

Poinsettias are the most popular flowering plant used to decorate homes and businesses during the holiday season.

Native to Mexico, poinsettias are known for their colorful bracts (leaves) that come in a myriad of colors and patterns from the ever-festive red and green, to white, burgundy and pink. Easy to care for, Poinsettias thrive for many weeks and make a great holiday gift.

WATERING

When should I water my Poinsettia?

To see if your plant needs water, stick your finger about an inch down into the soil. If the soil feels dry, water. Do not water if the soil feels moist. Unsure? Check again in a few days.

Never mist your foliage. Misting leaves causes fungal issues and disease. The only plants that are okay to mist are ferns and carnivorous plants.

LIGHT NEEDS

Poinsettia grow best in bright indirect light.

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GROWTH

Poinsettias typically stay the size they were when purchased with little if any growth.

SOIL NEEDS

Poinsettias prefer moist, well-drained soil.

TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY

Poinsettia prefer average indoor temperatures and humidity levels away from the extremes of cold drafts or warm heating vents.

PRUNING & FERTILIZING

Prune away broken branches if needed. An all-purpose fertilizer can be applied after blooming.

ARE POINSETTIA PET SAFE?

According to the ASPCA, Poinsettias are toxic to dogs, cats and horses.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Overwatering a Poinsettia will cause the leaves to turn yellow and fall off. Stems will turn brown or black if the plant has root rot.

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