Sunday, April 26, 2009

My mother's poinsettia doesnt have colored leaves?

Like, the color on her poinsettia's leaves arent red like they're supposed to be, only 2 are red. As for mine, I have alot of marble leaves. about 20 or so marble ones. Like, what can she do to make her have red leaves rather than red?

My mother's poinsettia doesnt have colored leaves?
In the fall you must put it in darkness in a cool closet - lengthening each week until Christmas in order to turn the leaves red again. Not sure of exact time periods, think it takes about 3 months.
Reply:Yes, last answer was right...poinsettias need very specific photoperiods in order to flower. It is rather complicated and not worth your time...buy a new one next Christmas!
Reply:I have a poinsetta that is 4yrs.old the red left a long time ago.I tried setting it in a dark place for hours as suggested,red kool aid,nothing worked .If you find away let me know


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