Collection: Poinsettia Plants

Poinsettia plants-botanical name: Euphorbia Pulcherrima, are indigenous to Central America and Mexico. They are part of the spurge family, the kind that oozes a milky sap when cut. There are over 150 variations- red, white, pink, and more.

The bright colored bracts are the plant’s leaves, and its flowers are delicate yellow ones at the center, called cyathia. It's the best selling house plant for the Christmas season. This plant is related to Christmas since the 16th century because the leaves naturally arrange themselves to resemble the Christmas Star. And hence, it is widely used in Christmas decorations.

Uses of Poinsettia

• Poinsettia is an ornamental plant used for decorative purposes.
• Poinsettia has colorful bracts and a considerably long shelf-life. It’s ideal for flower arrangements. It can stay fresh for up to two weeks with adequate water.
  
• Nestle poinsettia flowers among the branches of a Christmas tree and wreath for a traditional look.
  

Care Instructions

• Poinsettia needs a semi-cool location with bright, natural sunlight.
  
• It requires just enough water to keep the soil moist. Overwatering can cause root rot. Also, check the leaves. If it turns pale and yellow, it indicates insufficient water.
  
• Fertilize poinsettia with a houseplant fertilizer once in 2 weeks once new shoots appear below the bracts.
  
• Once the bracts fall off, prune it in April and consider repotting it in May.
  

Features of Poinsettia Plants

It can grow from 10 to 12 meters high as an outdoor plant, while as an indoor potted plant, it can grow from 1-3 meters high.

The bracts get their color from "photoperiodism,” which means they require darkness for at least 12-14 hours and 6-8 hours of sunlight to stimulate the transformation of leaves.

Typically, it blooms from November to March.

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