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Poinsettia, Christmas Flower (Red) – Plant

The Poinsettia, a part of the spurge family, is an economically important plant. The Poinsettia, which is native to Mexico and Central America, was first described by Europeans in 1834. It is an ornamental plant.

General

Christmas Flower is well-known for its red and green foliage, and it is frequently used in Christmas decorative arrangements.

It is a shrub that grows to a height of 0.6–4 metres.

Dark green dentate leaves measure 7–16 centimetres in length on Poinsettia plant.

The colourful bracts—which are often flaming red, with variants including orange, pale green, cream, pink, white, or marbled—are frequently mistaken for petals because of their hues.

Place your plant on the tabletop or living room.

Sunlight

Place your Poinsettia flower plant in Bright Indirect Sunlight.

For the brightest colour, your Christmas flower needs enough light during the day, so place them near a bright window.

However, keep your Poinsettia out of direct sunlight to avoid fading the leaves.

Watering

Water your Poinsettia plant when the top 1-2 inches of soil appears dry.

The idea is to allow the water to drain out the bottom and avoid submerging your exotic plant in water.

Soil

For the best results with your Poinsettia, choose peat-based potting soil that drains well.

Fertilizer

Your Christmas Flower doesn't need any fertilizer.

Toxicity

Your Christmas Flower is non-toxic to Pets and Kids.

Additional Care

Cut all of the stems back by one-third on your Poinsettia.

Extreme temperatures are hard on Poinsettias. Make sure your Christmas flower isn't too close to the heat source.

Make sure to spritz your Poinsettia plant with water to keep the latex from seeping out and drying out.

Troubleshooting

Are your Poinsettia's leaves falling off? It means your plant needs water. Water your Christmas plant regularly to avoid such a situation.

Are the stems of your plant turning brown or black? It occurs when the plant suffers from root rot. Remove the sick sections of the plant and try to repot the healthy parts in fresh soil.