Poinsettia, Christmas Flower (Red) - Plant

Light: Poinsettias need a indirect bright light. Waterless (about once a week) when the top layer of the soil (1-2 inch) feels dry to touch ,after the blooms and leaves drop or shrivel. The plant needs this rest period after its blooming season. Cut back the stems to half their size in March or April. When new growth begins to appear, its safe to resume a more normal watering and feeding schedule. Use regular houseplant food, and follow the manufacturers instructions. Move the plant outdoors when the outside nighttime temperatures rise above 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Provide light but avoid placing it in direct sunlight. Plant the poinsettia in the ground, or leave it in the pot if you wish. Repotting may be necessary at the end of summer after the plant has grown. If the poinsettia is planted in the ground, you can expect a shrub-like plant during the summer. Pinch back new growth in June, July or August to promote a bushier plant.

Keep your plant at such a location where it will get a natural bright indirect light each day.

You can plant Poinsettia seeds in the winter season.

Over-watering will cause the lower leaves to turn yellow and drop. Plants that are allowed to get too dry will wilt and also drop leaves.

No Poinsettia doesnt need a lot of water. water when the upper layer of the soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch. Check the moisture in the soil before watering it, Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water. Do not overwater the plant. This plant doesn’t like to sit in waterlogged soil, so drainage is important to prevent rot.

You can plant Poinsettia in the winter season.

No, Poinsettia plants dont attract termites.

Propagate Poinsettia cuttings in summer after the plant begins to produce new shoots at the base.

It may be due to Insufficient light, less watering, and cold temperature. So make sure your plant is in natural indirect light, water it when the upper layer of the soil feels dry to touch. Check the moisture in the soil before watering it, Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water. Do not overwater the plant. This plant doesn’t like to sit in waterlogged soil, so drainage is important to prevent rot. Check the drainage hole to allow excess water to escape. Protect your plant from a cold climate by keeping it in a mildly warm and dry location. Feed it with any organic nitrogen-rich fertilizer once a month.

Water it in the morning or evening when the upper layer of the soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.

Plant Poinsettia indoor where it will get indirect bright light.

Yes, Poinsettia needs indirect bright light.

Prune off the old stems in late winter or early spring by cutting them back to 4 to 6 inches in height and leaving one to three leaves on each stem. This forces new growth to appear at the leaf axis and paves the way for a full-plant that can support many blooms.

You should water your poinsettias whenever the soil (1-2 inches)feels dry to the touch, about once per week.

You can keep their Poinsettias for one or two years.

Yes, Poinsettias are plants.

It is actually the plants leaves that provide its color through a process called photoperiodism. This process, in response to certain amounts of light or lack thereof, turns the leaves from green to red.

Sunlight Keep the plant outdoor or indoor in natural indirect bright light. Protect the plant from the afternoon direct harsh sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage. Soil The soil should be well-drained and fertile rich in organic content. Watering Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when topsoil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season. Application of Fertilizer During the main growing season feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month. Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.