Hi Gardening Friends

Here is some information that can help you with taking care of that Poinsettia that you receive as a gift or you buy for someone or yourself.

Common Name Botanical Name

Poinsettia Euphorbia pulcherrima

How to care for your Poinsettia

Here are four things you need to do to be successful with taking care of your

Poinsettia that you get for Christmas as a gift or that you buy for someone

as a present.

Step number 1

High Light

Locations are preferred by your Poinsettia. You can place the Poinsettia

near a sunny window. This means bright light. Place your hand 1 foot above

the area you've chosen as its home-you should get a definite shadow.

The ideal light is 500 to 1000 foot candles.

Moderately Moisture

Soil that is moderately Moist is the best but you should avoid very wet soil.

When to tell when your Poinsettia needs to be water again? Here is how you can tell to water you Poinsettia that you get for the Christmas Holiday.

For Poinsettias that are potted and haves drainage you can check the plant

by taking your finger and touching the soil surface if the soil is dry you will

need to water the plant. If the soil sticks to your finger then the soil is still

wet and you don't need to water the plant.

Temperatures

Temperatures in most homes are acceptable, but very warm locations will greatlyimprove the lasting quality. 70 degrees to 75 degrees F days and 62 degrees F at night are Ideally. Don't put in cold drafts or warm drafts.Avoid

excessively hot or cold locations.

Put your Poinsettia in a warm area of your house.

Fertilizer:

If plants are kept for long periods of time. You can use a general purpose house plant fertilizer at the manufacturer's suggested rate and frequency.

You can use Miracle grow or Peters Houseplant Fertilizers

I hope this helps you with your Poinsettia Plants this Holiday Season.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS SANTA DEN