Do you love decorating with poinsettias? Here's our best tips for keeping them alive and thriving throughout the holiday season!
- Place plants in a bright window where they can get at least six hours of indirect light. Do not let the leaves or stems touch the window, because cold temperatures can damage the plant.
- Don’t place these plants near air drafts. Poinsettias love room temperature and do best in temperatures between 68 and 72 degrees during the day.
- Water your poinsettias only when they need water. When potting soil feels dry, water thoroughly until water drains out the bottom of the pot. Remember to empty the water in the saucer. Poinsettias don’t like wet feet.
Bonus tip: Poinsettias have very fragile stems. If you’ve ever removed the sleeve covers from around the plants, several leaves might have fallen off. To minimize this, cut or tear off the sleeves instead of sliding it off the container!
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