"Poinsettia" care: have re-potted, looks like it's dying: what should I do? any comments welcome?

Received an enormous, magnificent poinsettia for Christmas. Obviously needed repotting.





A purported plant authority here in Reno/Sparks, Nevada - for the most part, very dry climate, lots of sun in summer - adivised I repot, and set outside.





I complied, but it began to look pretty "droopy" to me, so brought it back inside: now looks like it's in its "death throes": may have very well overwatered it.





A friend of mine who has had a lot of experience with plants, advised me to put it in the closet, until it began to bloom.





I really don't know what to do. Any chance of reviving this once glorious plant?





Any serious comments, suggestions, would be most welcome.





Thanks,





Alberich

"Poinsettia" care: have re-potted, looks like it's dying: what should I do? any comments welcome?
cut it back and leave it in the closet in the dark for a few weeks. then bring it out it will start growing again.
Reply:you may have over watered. you should only water when the soil is dry to the touch. it needs lots of light and temp. should be around 60-70 during the day and down to 55 at night. the book says to feed once a month with a foliage houseplant food starting in feb. in march cut back stems to 4 -6" and in april to repot. then in sept. give it 12 hours of darkness a night to help it flower.


i hope something in here helps you figure out what happened to your plant. good luck
Reply:I believe poinsetta's don't last much longer than the christmas season. I'm surprised it's still alive! If You really like it that much, keep it inside though out of bright light until it shows growth again. It could just be shocked from the transplant. Maybe give a low dose of fertilizer, like osmolite?
Reply:As far as I know..you need to treat it like a houseplant. It's too hot outside for a poinsettia.