Caring for Your Holiday Poinsettia

Poinsettias are not difficult plants to keep healthy during the Holidays, but they do require specific lighting and are sensitive to temperature changes.

 Poinsettias thrive on at least six hours of indirect, natural daylight. Avoid placing in direct sunlight, as it may fade the color. If direct sun cannot be avoided, diffuse the light with a shade or sheer curtain.

 To prolong the vibrant color, keep plant out of cold drafts and away from excessive heat. Ideal temperatures are 67 to 70 degrees during the day and 60 to 62 degrees at night.

 Keep the soil moderately moist. Check the soil daily and water whenever the soil fees dry to the touch. Plants in clay pots require more water, while those in plastic pots are easily over watered.

 Apply water until water runs out the drainage hole, but do not allow plant to set in standing water. Discard collected water.

 A Poinsettia does not require fertilizer while it is in bloom. To maintain green foliage and promote new growth indoors after the holidays, apply an all-purpose houseplant fertilizer once a month.

Courtesy of Cost-Co
December 2006

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