Poinsettia?

how do i take cuttings from a poinsettia can we grow these for are summer?

Poinsettia?
cuttings from poinsettia are usually taken in May...use oasis cubes. It is not hard to get the cuttings to grow but it is much harder to get them to bloom because their dark requirements are so 'picky'...try this website:


http://hometown.aol.com/potspice/myhomep...


there are many websites available, but this is good for us homegrowers...
Reply:Hi,


These sites looks pretty good, along with above site shown.





http://www.uri.edu/ce/factsheets/sheets/...





http://www.pinoyfarmer.com/bp.cfm?id=940





Hope this helps,


Dave
Reply:Hello James,


You can take stem cuttings in early summer. Choose a healthy sturdy non-flowering shoot - 1. The cutting should be 3-6ins in length 2. Carefully remove all the leaves from the lower half of the cutting 3. Make a straight cut at the bottom, just below a leaf joint 4. Dip the bottom in a rooting hormone powder and tap off the excess 5. Insert the cutting into compost and firm gently. Take a few cuttings to increase your chances. Good luck, x