Poinsettia grows best in bright, indirect light. Some direct morning sun is fine, but hot direct midday sun can cause bract color to fade.\u00a0Water: Water thoroughly, then allow top of soil to dry out between waterings. Remove the decorative foil to allow good drainage. A quality plant that received good care can flower for\u00a02 to 3 months. Most poinsettias flower for 4 to 6 weeks before the flowers start falling.\u00a0 Poinsettias need a\u00a0minimum of six hours of indirect sunlight each day. Protect the plants from freezing temperatures, especially when transporting them. Place them in a light-filled room away from drafts. They do best in rooms between 55 and 65 F at night and 65 to 70 F during the day.\u00a0 While\u00a0poinsettias can be kept indoors throughout summer, many people choose to move them outdoors in a sunny, but protected, area of the flower garden by sinking the pot into the ground. … Once nights become longer in fall, bring the poinsettia indoors. While considered by the ancient Aztecs to be symbols of purity, in today’s language of flowers, red, white or pink poinsettias, the December birth flower, symbolize\u00a0good cheer and success and are said to bring wishes of mirth and celebration. In your home, put the poinsettia in a well lighted area away from drafts and heat vents. Water the poinsettia when the pot becomes lightweight or when the soil becomes dry to the touch,\u00a0about once a week. Water the plant thoroughly in a sink, letting it drain, before putting it back where it was.\u00a0 If cared for properly, a potted poinsettia can last for\u00a02 to 3 months\u00a0in your home. However, some home gardeners with a particularly green thumb may enjoy the challenge of caring for a poinsettia long after Christmas in hopes of a second bloom next holiday.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
While considered by the ancient Aztecs to be symbols of purity, in today’s language of flowers, red, white or pink poinsettias, the December birth flower, symbolize\u00a0good cheer and success\u00a0and are said to bring wishes of mirth and celebration.<\/p>\n