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Question: I received a poinsettia for Christmas. It is beautiful but now what do I do with it? ~Ruth, Salina
Wayne says...
There is no need to throw out your poinsettia along with your Christmas tree. Poinsettia care, if done properly, will keep your plant healthy for a long time.
Keeping the soil moist, but not soggy, is essential when
caring for poinsettias. This can be accomplished by watering it thoroughly when
the soil is dry to the touch. Make sure the container has drain holes. It is
imperative to remove any excess water from the saucer. Poinsettias do best in
high humidity with a temperature range of 60 degrees at night and 72 degrees
during the day. Avoid exposing poinsettias to temperature swings from cold
drafts, heating vents or doorways. Poinsettias need approximately six hours of
indirect light. Do not fertilize when the plant is blooming. Temperature
swings, over-watering, under-watering, over exposure and lack of light will
cause stress to the poinsettia. Stress of any type will cause the bracts to
have a shorter life.
For you serious gardeners who want to ensure a re-flowering of your poinsettia, access the following web link to view instructions and illustrious of the growth cycle.
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/vista/html_pubs/point/point.htm
If Poinsettias aren't your thing, stop by The Flower Nook and choose from our tropical plant selection!
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