Poinsettia care?

I was given a poinsettia by my church. It's kind of wilted with some of its leaves/petals turning purple. Does anyone have any idea how to care for them? I don't know. Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks!

Poinsettia care?
Do not over water, the biggest killer of houseplants. Keep away from direct sunlight in a cool spot. Feed with weak fertilizer fortnightly. If you plant is soggy, remove from pot and allow compost to dry, then re-pot in new compost
Reply:You should keep it in indirect sunlight for at least 6 hours per day. It should be kept at room temperature and try to keep it away from cold and hot drafts. Water it only when the soil feels dry, but do not let it sit in water. After the plant drains pore out the water underneath. If you have to move it to another room for proper temperature, feel free. Pointsettias are not as moody as many plants. In other words, they will not be stressed by moving them. Make sure you talk to it and give it lots of love and it should be okay.





Good luck!
Reply:I hate them. Get rid of it!
Reply:THIS INFO FOUND FROM A GOOGLE SEARCH, HOPE IT HELPS!:


To initiate short days the plant must be in complete


darkness from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., which can be accomplished by placing the plant in a


dark closet or in a light-proof box. Any light that is received during the dark period


can delay flowering.


Light is still needed for growth, so the plant should be placed in a sunny location


from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Water as needed and fertilize every week according to the fertilizer


label until bract color develops. Once color is visible, it is not necessary to keep the


poinsettia in complete darkness during the night. At this time, the plant flowers with any


amount of daylight. Directions at a Glance Being able to to rebloom poinsettias for several


years is a great accomplishment. Use the following schedule as a reminder. May: Cut back


stems to 3–6 inches above the soil. Repot or separate if needed. Place in sunny window and


water when soil is dry to touch. (Root cuttings if desired.)





June: Move plant outside.





Water and fertilize more frequently as plant grows.





July 1: First pinch.





August 15: Second pinch. September 1: Bring plant indoors to sunny location at 65 to 75°F.





October: Initiate short days (for mid-December bloom date). Water as needed and fertilize


weekly according to label


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THIS PART I FOUND FROM ANOTHER ASK YAHOO ANSWER, AND FOUND IT TO BE VERY HELPFUL AS WELL:


Poinsettias are hard to grow and its conditions for growth could only be afforded by


greenhouses. But you could still keep it alive.





The ideal location for a poinsettia plant is in front of a warm, sunny, draft-free south,


east, or west-facing window behind a veil of filtered sunlight. Poinsettias are tropical


plants, so take care not to place it against the glass where it can suffer damage from the


cold. Indoor temperatures should be maintained between 68'F and 70'F.


Turn the pot a quarter turn once a week to provide ample light to the entire plant for even growth and


uniformity.





The soil should be kept evenly moist but never saturated. Over watering could cause foliage


loss.





More information is available at:


http://www.doityourself.com/stry/poinset...





GOOD LUCK! MY LEAVES ARE FALLING OFF SO FAST THAT I GOT PANICKY AND STARTING SEARCHING FOR HELP TOO!

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