For most people Poinsettias die right after Christmas because of the oasis in which the plant was set.
What's the use of the oasis in potting Poinsettias? It seems a wee bit on teh cruel side?
They start the poinsettia cuttings in the oasis, or foam. It holds the water and keeps the cuttings moist, and then when they pot it, the oasis goes along. This helps keep them from having to be watered so often. in the greenhouses. If you want to keep your poinsettia after Christmas, take it out of the pot and gently break away as much of the oasis as possible, with minimal disturbance of the roots, and repot it in fresh potting soil, then just grow it on as a house plant.
Reply:I don't know what you mean by the plant being in an oasis. I think you chose the wrong word.
Do you mean the quality of soil from the store is very poor, the pot is too small for having a small bush in it?
If you think that is cruel, take a look at your Christmas tree. It took probably 10 years to grow to that size and people cut it down, toss it up in their living room for a month, and then throw it out to die.
It all has to do with our materialistic society. Anything we get amuses us for 10 minutes and then we throw it away to waste. I don't know anyone who has actually planted their Christmas poinsetta in their garden in the spring, or bothered keeping it over a month after Christmas. Maybe it has to do with them being entirely green all the time. You have to "force" them to get the red petals you see on the holiday plants.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Are purple poinsettias real or have they been dyed?
There are real purple poinsettias that have been cross bred. There are now several different colors which includes the purple.
I still like the red best of all.
There is also a white poinsettia that a nursery painted. Here is a pictures.....I don't think they are very pretty:
http://myloupe.com/home/detail-rf.php?im...
Merry Christmas to you.
Are purple poinsettias real or have they been dyed?
The purple one I touched in Wal-mart the other day was most definitely painted as the paint came off onto my fingers....
I still like the red best of all.
There is also a white poinsettia that a nursery painted. Here is a pictures.....I don't think they are very pretty:
http://myloupe.com/home/detail-rf.php?im...
Merry Christmas to you.
Are purple poinsettias real or have they been dyed?
The purple one I touched in Wal-mart the other day was most definitely painted as the paint came off onto my fingers....
Are blue poinsettias for real?
They're likely white (albino) pointsettas that have taken up blue dye. You can do this with a cup of water, a few drops of food coloring, and a cut carnation.
Are blue poinsettias for real?
they aren't real. they are white ones that have been dyed.
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Are blue poinsettias for real?
they aren't real. they are white ones that have been dyed.
Bad Teeth
Why do poinsettias lose their leaves and flowers so often?
Am I over watering?
Why do poinsettias lose their leaves and flowers so often?
Yes, they need indirect light and to be kept moist, but not saturated. Also, you may be keeping them too warm. This is common in overheated houses or in areas that stay hot. Move them into natural (indirect) light, keep the temperature moderate, and water about every other day or when the top inch of soil is dry. Let them drain as the other poster advised.
Here is a link for you:
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/poinsettia/...
Reply:No you are not overwatering....water every other day.
Poinsettias are actually tropical plants and usually only bloom in the winter.
"When watering it is important to allow the plant to drain out any excess water."
Reply:Poinsettia's are all leaves. Yes, the red "flowers" are really leaves. They need to be watered often and should never be placed in direct sunlight.
Reply:The red things are leaves not petals. After a display of color they lose their leaves like trees do in winter.
Why do poinsettias lose their leaves and flowers so often?
Yes, they need indirect light and to be kept moist, but not saturated. Also, you may be keeping them too warm. This is common in overheated houses or in areas that stay hot. Move them into natural (indirect) light, keep the temperature moderate, and water about every other day or when the top inch of soil is dry. Let them drain as the other poster advised.
Here is a link for you:
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/poinsettia/...
Reply:No you are not overwatering....water every other day.
Poinsettias are actually tropical plants and usually only bloom in the winter.
"When watering it is important to allow the plant to drain out any excess water."
Reply:Poinsettia's are all leaves. Yes, the red "flowers" are really leaves. They need to be watered often and should never be placed in direct sunlight.
Reply:The red things are leaves not petals. After a display of color they lose their leaves like trees do in winter.
Are poinsettias poisonous?
I've always been taught they were but internet sights are saying they actually are not.
Are poinsettias poisonous?
In large quantities and the red leaves are worse than the green. Because babies and pets are so much smaller than adults it takes less to make them sick. But they would throw up long before it would do any permanent damage or anything.
Reply:Yes, keep children and pets away from them!
Reply:I always heard they were poisonous, too.
Reply:They are definitely poisonous to cats. To adult humans, they'd be fine, but keep your children away to be safe. They're so much smaller than adults.
Reply:That is a myth. If a human or animal eats a lot of the plant, it can make them sick. The plant doesn't taste good, so not much of it will get eaten.
Reply:they are according to people I know who have green thumbs.
Reply:no there not poisonous
Reply:they are not. i recently read on the ASPCA website about proper animal care etc that this is a myth. it can make an animal sick to their tummys and throw up...but that is all..will NOT kill them
Reply:Yes, they are. If eaten, they will cause gastrointestinal upsets (stomach ache, throwing up etc.) They aren't deathly poisonous, but you don't want a baby munching on them, because of their low weight.
Reply:Look here for a list
http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=poisono...
Reply:i've always heard they are.
Are poinsettias poisonous?
In large quantities and the red leaves are worse than the green. Because babies and pets are so much smaller than adults it takes less to make them sick. But they would throw up long before it would do any permanent damage or anything.
Reply:Yes, keep children and pets away from them!
Reply:I always heard they were poisonous, too.
Reply:They are definitely poisonous to cats. To adult humans, they'd be fine, but keep your children away to be safe. They're so much smaller than adults.
Reply:That is a myth. If a human or animal eats a lot of the plant, it can make them sick. The plant doesn't taste good, so not much of it will get eaten.
Reply:they are according to people I know who have green thumbs.
Reply:no there not poisonous
Reply:they are not. i recently read on the ASPCA website about proper animal care etc that this is a myth. it can make an animal sick to their tummys and throw up...but that is all..will NOT kill them
Reply:Yes, they are. If eaten, they will cause gastrointestinal upsets (stomach ache, throwing up etc.) They aren't deathly poisonous, but you don't want a baby munching on them, because of their low weight.
Reply:Look here for a list
http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=poisono...
Reply:i've always heard they are.
Are Poinsettias just a Christmas plant or can they be kept all year?
I have to buy one for a gift but don't want to if they don't last.
Are Poinsettias just a Christmas plant or can they be kept all year?
I've had my Poinsettia for 2 years now. All the red leaves have gone but it still looks nice. If you keep it in a warm room facing a north or east window, away from a radiator, then it should last for many years. If you want the red leaves/bracts then you will have to put the plant in a darkened room from late september onwards, only bringing it out into the light for 2-3 hours daily. You should then have a nice red leaved Poinsettia for Christmas!
Reply:They do last but it takes alot of effort, because you need to make it get 14 hours without any light in fall just to make the leafs change.
Reply:Ventura, CA's nickname is "Poinsettia City by the Sea", since there are hundreds of poinsettias which grow outside year-round. The bushes can get as tall as 10ft, and many of the older ones (ones in the ground for 20 years or longer) do.
We have a semi-arid (Mediterranian) climate, so they thrive here, and the best ones are only a mile or two from the beach. They don't take frost well, and need full sun.
Reply:It depends how lonely you are.
Reply:no they never last long its too cold
Reply:The plant can be put in a larger pot and taken care of for years of growth. The flowering, or coloring of the leaves only occurs if placed in total darkness at night. I have seen some planted outside on the east side of the house that grew to 5 feet in height and 'bloomed' for several years. They like a temperate climate similar to Los Angeles. They require mild days and cool night with no night light to bloom.
Reply:i think they are just for winter, but are fairly long-lasting.
Reply:go to a plant site i would go on google first so good luck
Reply:THEY ONLY FLOWER DURING THE WINTER, BUT LIVE ALL YEAR LONG.
BUT IF YOU WANT A POINTSETTA THAT FLOWERS IN THE SUMMER INSTEAD OF THE WINTER A SUMME POINTSETTA IS REALLY NICE, BUT LOOKS DOFFERENT FROM A CHRISTMAS POINTSETTA
Reply:Poinsettias are Euphorbia pulcherrima, and originate in Mexico where they can be seen as very large shrubs. The red floral bracts are only produced if the plant is subjected to a specific number of hours of complete darkness over a given period.
Given that this is rather a palaver, and the plant has no ornamental value beyond the red bracts, you might as well throw them away once the red bracts fall off
Reply:No, they are annuals, I believe. My mother is the mistress of the garden, and a florist. So, I usually trust her info. especially when it came down to my own sad attempt of starting as garden. But that's a whole lifetime ago. ANYWAY!!!! What was I talking about??? Oh yeah, Poinsettias. They will last for 3-4 months, if they're kept well. But is very unusual and somewhat rare for them to hang on the entire year! But, don't let that stop you! People luv getting them! They're gorgeous!!
Reply:They last for years - but its quite a palaver to get them to 'flower' at Christmas. (Actually I don't think it is flower as it's really the leaf bracts turning red). Tricks include putting it outside in the summer and keeping it out of artifical light in the winter. I think my Ma managed it once - but it all seemed so much effort that I think it is probably easier to ditch it and get a new one that's been commercially forced. Heartless beast that I am.
Reply:Those I have here in the tropics seem todefy all rules. They are perennial. They flower the year through. They seem to love the sun. The lowest temperature recorded so far is 55 F for about an hour just one night.
Reply:I have had one for 2 years they are pretty hardy plants.
Reply:They don't last very long with me.This web page is helpful.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/poinsettia/
Reply:Hello Mary,
Poinsettias are a beautiful plant and for their first 'growing' are easy to maintain and the results are always beautiful too, My Father got one only every Christmas for my Mother, and the plant always took pride of place in the living room right there among all the Christmas cards on a wall, beside a lovely table lamp..
Now there is a downside to these awsome plants, and that is hoping to keep them alive for the following year, we in this part of the world just don't have the climate to justify our hopes for repeated bloomings the following years, it takes a warmer climate than ours.. it could be a good Idea Mary to ask at the Garden Centre where you are buying the plant about its future with your friend, or I am sure you could check on the web looking for web-sites that carry information about Seasonal Plants. Good Luck with your search, and do it now while the Garden Centres are still open, as these plants are very popular at this Holy time of the year..
Happy Christmas Mary. x...Tony M
Are Poinsettias just a Christmas plant or can they be kept all year?
I've had my Poinsettia for 2 years now. All the red leaves have gone but it still looks nice. If you keep it in a warm room facing a north or east window, away from a radiator, then it should last for many years. If you want the red leaves/bracts then you will have to put the plant in a darkened room from late september onwards, only bringing it out into the light for 2-3 hours daily. You should then have a nice red leaved Poinsettia for Christmas!
Reply:They do last but it takes alot of effort, because you need to make it get 14 hours without any light in fall just to make the leafs change.
Reply:Ventura, CA's nickname is "Poinsettia City by the Sea", since there are hundreds of poinsettias which grow outside year-round. The bushes can get as tall as 10ft, and many of the older ones (ones in the ground for 20 years or longer) do.
We have a semi-arid (Mediterranian) climate, so they thrive here, and the best ones are only a mile or two from the beach. They don't take frost well, and need full sun.
Reply:It depends how lonely you are.
Reply:no they never last long its too cold
Reply:The plant can be put in a larger pot and taken care of for years of growth. The flowering, or coloring of the leaves only occurs if placed in total darkness at night. I have seen some planted outside on the east side of the house that grew to 5 feet in height and 'bloomed' for several years. They like a temperate climate similar to Los Angeles. They require mild days and cool night with no night light to bloom.
Reply:i think they are just for winter, but are fairly long-lasting.
Reply:go to a plant site i would go on google first so good luck
Reply:THEY ONLY FLOWER DURING THE WINTER, BUT LIVE ALL YEAR LONG.
BUT IF YOU WANT A POINTSETTA THAT FLOWERS IN THE SUMMER INSTEAD OF THE WINTER A SUMME POINTSETTA IS REALLY NICE, BUT LOOKS DOFFERENT FROM A CHRISTMAS POINTSETTA
Reply:Poinsettias are Euphorbia pulcherrima, and originate in Mexico where they can be seen as very large shrubs. The red floral bracts are only produced if the plant is subjected to a specific number of hours of complete darkness over a given period.
Given that this is rather a palaver, and the plant has no ornamental value beyond the red bracts, you might as well throw them away once the red bracts fall off
Reply:No, they are annuals, I believe. My mother is the mistress of the garden, and a florist. So, I usually trust her info. especially when it came down to my own sad attempt of starting as garden. But that's a whole lifetime ago. ANYWAY!!!! What was I talking about??? Oh yeah, Poinsettias. They will last for 3-4 months, if they're kept well. But is very unusual and somewhat rare for them to hang on the entire year! But, don't let that stop you! People luv getting them! They're gorgeous!!
Reply:They last for years - but its quite a palaver to get them to 'flower' at Christmas. (Actually I don't think it is flower as it's really the leaf bracts turning red). Tricks include putting it outside in the summer and keeping it out of artifical light in the winter. I think my Ma managed it once - but it all seemed so much effort that I think it is probably easier to ditch it and get a new one that's been commercially forced. Heartless beast that I am.
Reply:Those I have here in the tropics seem todefy all rules. They are perennial. They flower the year through. They seem to love the sun. The lowest temperature recorded so far is 55 F for about an hour just one night.
Reply:I have had one for 2 years they are pretty hardy plants.
Reply:They don't last very long with me.This web page is helpful.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/poinsettia/
Reply:Hello Mary,
Poinsettias are a beautiful plant and for their first 'growing' are easy to maintain and the results are always beautiful too, My Father got one only every Christmas for my Mother, and the plant always took pride of place in the living room right there among all the Christmas cards on a wall, beside a lovely table lamp..
Now there is a downside to these awsome plants, and that is hoping to keep them alive for the following year, we in this part of the world just don't have the climate to justify our hopes for repeated bloomings the following years, it takes a warmer climate than ours.. it could be a good Idea Mary to ask at the Garden Centre where you are buying the plant about its future with your friend, or I am sure you could check on the web looking for web-sites that carry information about Seasonal Plants. Good Luck with your search, and do it now while the Garden Centres are still open, as these plants are very popular at this Holy time of the year..
Happy Christmas Mary. x...Tony M
My poinsettias are not flowering. What is the problem?
I have had it for approx. 3years planted outside in a planter. It has never flowered, but, it is growing.
My poinsettias are not flowering. What is the problem?
The poinsettia is a native of Mexico, and indeed the color you see is in the leaves not the flowers. The flowers are tiny undeveloped things in the center of those colored leaves.
As far as getting the color, YES, light and dark ratios are important. Right now my crop is getting 14 hours of dark, and I use shade cloth in my green house to make sure that the street lights do not interfere with their 14 hours of dark.
At your house you said that the Points were out side.
So make sure that they are away from car and street lights. Porch or deck lights, even the lights from the living room out a picture window.
They really need their 14 hour beauty sleep every night. You can start now, by covering them with dark cloth to block the lights out.
Then you will have Valentines day poinsettia!!! How cool is that?!?!
Reply:Points require a sustained period of total darkness as they are day-length sensitive. Start giving them 14 hours of total darkness on COLUMBUS DAY (or right now!) Continue for 8-10 weeks, giving them as much sun as possible during the day. Once the bracts begin to color up, you can discontinue the dark treatment. You will have lovely blooms for Christmas!
(If you can't carry the planter inside, do you have a box, garbage bag or tarp you can cover it with? It must have NO LIGHT!)
On ST. PATRICK'S DAY, cut off the bracts.
On MEMORIAL DAY re-pot the plant in a larger container and place it outdoors for the summer.
On the 4TH OF JULY cut the entire plant back by 6". (Where you have cut it, it will branch, giving you many more flowers).
on LABOR DAY bring it back indoors.
Feed it year-round, every two weeks, with an all-purpose fertilizer.
Points are really easy to care for, and as they get older and larger they can be really spectacular for the holidays. Follow the above directions and you will have specimens that you might easily pay $50 or more for! Good luck!
Reply:It probably gets too much sunlight.
Poinsettias only flower during mid-winter months because they days are shorter and they get a lot less sunlight.
You can trick them by bringing them inside in a low light room, and they would probably flower, if not...move them out of the sun.
Reply:The pointtsetias are not flowering because winter is coming and the flowers will flower next spring make sure to bring them inside for winter.
Reply:http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/exten...
The only place I am truly aware of where poinsettias get larger than homes is Hawaii where they also bloom beautifully outdoors. I don't know the temps where you live, but I am in zone 9 and they occasionally grow IN THE GROUND and bloom whenever we have a very mild winter....the books say that the temps can't get below 55 in this article.....
Reply:For it to develop red leaves you need to keep it in pitch dark for 14 hours everyday and after 6 to 8 weeks you will see red leaves come out or flower as you described it.
Reply:Poinsettias need a period of total darkness in order to flower. You have to put it in a dark closet or put a box over it. I forget for just how long. I think it is 6 weeks at least.
Reply:Change the pot to a place that its dark at night, no light at all. You will see the differences, in a couple of days. Good luck.
Reply:find any type of light with a red lense and hold it over the plant for about 30 seconds when it's in the dark. works every time.
Reply:The "flowers" on poinsettias are not really flowers but leaves. The reason they are red is because they keep them in the dark so the leaves do not turn green they turn red..similar to the way all the leaves in the trees do in the fall, it has to do with photosenthesis and a special technique. I'm not sure how you do it but they are only allowed very little sun light.
Good luck with that but they will probably stay green but healthy as long as you are growing them outside.
Reply:They have to be put in darkness (only 2 hours of light per day) for 2-3 months to get them to flower (once the "light" reappears after that period, it tricks them into thinking it is spring).
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My poinsettias are not flowering. What is the problem?
The poinsettia is a native of Mexico, and indeed the color you see is in the leaves not the flowers. The flowers are tiny undeveloped things in the center of those colored leaves.
As far as getting the color, YES, light and dark ratios are important. Right now my crop is getting 14 hours of dark, and I use shade cloth in my green house to make sure that the street lights do not interfere with their 14 hours of dark.
At your house you said that the Points were out side.
So make sure that they are away from car and street lights. Porch or deck lights, even the lights from the living room out a picture window.
They really need their 14 hour beauty sleep every night. You can start now, by covering them with dark cloth to block the lights out.
Then you will have Valentines day poinsettia!!! How cool is that?!?!
Reply:Points require a sustained period of total darkness as they are day-length sensitive. Start giving them 14 hours of total darkness on COLUMBUS DAY (or right now!) Continue for 8-10 weeks, giving them as much sun as possible during the day. Once the bracts begin to color up, you can discontinue the dark treatment. You will have lovely blooms for Christmas!
(If you can't carry the planter inside, do you have a box, garbage bag or tarp you can cover it with? It must have NO LIGHT!)
On ST. PATRICK'S DAY, cut off the bracts.
On MEMORIAL DAY re-pot the plant in a larger container and place it outdoors for the summer.
On the 4TH OF JULY cut the entire plant back by 6". (Where you have cut it, it will branch, giving you many more flowers).
on LABOR DAY bring it back indoors.
Feed it year-round, every two weeks, with an all-purpose fertilizer.
Points are really easy to care for, and as they get older and larger they can be really spectacular for the holidays. Follow the above directions and you will have specimens that you might easily pay $50 or more for! Good luck!
Reply:It probably gets too much sunlight.
Poinsettias only flower during mid-winter months because they days are shorter and they get a lot less sunlight.
You can trick them by bringing them inside in a low light room, and they would probably flower, if not...move them out of the sun.
Reply:The pointtsetias are not flowering because winter is coming and the flowers will flower next spring make sure to bring them inside for winter.
Reply:http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/exten...
The only place I am truly aware of where poinsettias get larger than homes is Hawaii where they also bloom beautifully outdoors. I don't know the temps where you live, but I am in zone 9 and they occasionally grow IN THE GROUND and bloom whenever we have a very mild winter....the books say that the temps can't get below 55 in this article.....
Reply:For it to develop red leaves you need to keep it in pitch dark for 14 hours everyday and after 6 to 8 weeks you will see red leaves come out or flower as you described it.
Reply:Poinsettias need a period of total darkness in order to flower. You have to put it in a dark closet or put a box over it. I forget for just how long. I think it is 6 weeks at least.
Reply:Change the pot to a place that its dark at night, no light at all. You will see the differences, in a couple of days. Good luck.
Reply:find any type of light with a red lense and hold it over the plant for about 30 seconds when it's in the dark. works every time.
Reply:The "flowers" on poinsettias are not really flowers but leaves. The reason they are red is because they keep them in the dark so the leaves do not turn green they turn red..similar to the way all the leaves in the trees do in the fall, it has to do with photosenthesis and a special technique. I'm not sure how you do it but they are only allowed very little sun light.
Good luck with that but they will probably stay green but healthy as long as you are growing them outside.
Reply:They have to be put in darkness (only 2 hours of light per day) for 2-3 months to get them to flower (once the "light" reappears after that period, it tricks them into thinking it is spring).
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Can poinsettias rebloom? If so, what rules should be followed?
I have a whole room full of poinsttias from 2001! I make them rebloom each year. They are wonderful plants that don't take too much care to stay in great shape. You need to keep them away from strong, cool drafts as well as heavy heat. They like a very temperate ambient temperature. To get them to rebloom, just put them in the closet (or a very dark place) for about two weeks. Then, start giving them about 2-4 hours of light per day for another 3-4 weeks. Use blooming plant food (lots of nitrogen). You need to start this process at least one and a half months before you want them to bloom.
Good Luck to You!
Can poinsettias rebloom? If so, what rules should be followed?
I have never seen them re-bloom but I have seen them grow into trees.
Reply:Yes they can, keep them moist and away from drafts, feed them with food for blooming plants...follow the directions...miracle grow is best food....remember the berries are poisonous...so keep away from children and animals.....always pinch off the dead parts...plants like to be groomed....lol....enjoy them for a very long time...
Good Luck to You!
Can poinsettias rebloom? If so, what rules should be followed?
I have never seen them re-bloom but I have seen them grow into trees.
Reply:Yes they can, keep them moist and away from drafts, feed them with food for blooming plants...follow the directions...miracle grow is best food....remember the berries are poisonous...so keep away from children and animals.....always pinch off the dead parts...plants like to be groomed....lol....enjoy them for a very long time...
Are poinsettias poisonous to kittens?
YES! Keep those babies and older pets too away from poinsettias, holly and mistletoe, all poisonous.
Are poinsettias poisonous to kittens?
Yes
Reply:Not poisonous but toxic...so a kitten could chew on it and it's not going to kill it, it may have a upset stomach but it's not the deadly flower that a lot of people say it is.
Reply:yes, they are. they are toxic to children and house pets. Consult a vet if yours eats part of one.
Reply:From the ASPC.org:
"Poinsettias
Did you know that Poinsettias are not the deadly flowers that popular legend has made them out to be?
Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) are part of a family of plants known as spurges. During the 1820s Joel Robert Poinsett, the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico at the time, first brought poinsettias to the U.S. from a Mexican city he had visited. It was during the early part of the 20th century that the myth of the plant's toxicity began when the two-year-old child of a U.S. Army officer was alleged to have become ill and died from consuming a poinsettia leaf.
As a result of this rumor, the toxic potential of poinsettia has become highly exaggerated. In reality, poinsettia ingestions typically produce only mild to moderate gastrointestinal tract irritation, which may include drooling, vomiting and/or diarrhea. Therefore, while keeping this plant out of the reach of your pet to avoid stomach upset is still a good idea, pet owners need not fear the poinsettia and banish it from their homes for fear of a fatal exposure."
Are poinsettias poisonous to kittens?
Yes
Reply:Not poisonous but toxic...so a kitten could chew on it and it's not going to kill it, it may have a upset stomach but it's not the deadly flower that a lot of people say it is.
Reply:yes, they are. they are toxic to children and house pets. Consult a vet if yours eats part of one.
Reply:From the ASPC.org:
"Poinsettias
Did you know that Poinsettias are not the deadly flowers that popular legend has made them out to be?
Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) are part of a family of plants known as spurges. During the 1820s Joel Robert Poinsett, the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico at the time, first brought poinsettias to the U.S. from a Mexican city he had visited. It was during the early part of the 20th century that the myth of the plant's toxicity began when the two-year-old child of a U.S. Army officer was alleged to have become ill and died from consuming a poinsettia leaf.
As a result of this rumor, the toxic potential of poinsettia has become highly exaggerated. In reality, poinsettia ingestions typically produce only mild to moderate gastrointestinal tract irritation, which may include drooling, vomiting and/or diarrhea. Therefore, while keeping this plant out of the reach of your pet to avoid stomach upset is still a good idea, pet owners need not fear the poinsettia and banish it from their homes for fear of a fatal exposure."
Are poinsettias poisonous to animals ( puppies) ?
No. No and No. Every other answer so far is totally wrong.
It's a total urban legend. Don't worry and enjoy Christmas!
Are poinsettias poisonous to animals ( puppies) ?
yes they are.they very dangerous if eaten.
Reply:They are not. (It's amazing how many people will answer something they know nothing about.)http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/p/p...
Reply:a lot of plants are My mom's dog eat a rose when we weren't looking and was sick for a week--poor thing
Reply:yes...keep all animals away!!!!!
Reply:yes, keep them high. It probably won't kill them if they eat it but they will throw up at least.
Reply:Yes!Keep them well out of reach!
And remember puppies are for life not just for Christmas!
Reply:yes! keep them off the floor.
at least thats what the lady on the Today show said this morning....
Reply:Yes they are if they have access to chew on the plants and puppies WILL chew on plants. You can have them....just don't let the puppy in chewing range of the plant...
Reply:Yes
Reply:Yes
Reply:yes they are poisonous to animal adn dogs
please keep out of reach of the dogs
Reply:Well, ya learn something new every day.
I am one of the large majority who would have answered yes.
So now I know better. :-)
Thanks!
Reply:Well, yes in general poinsettias are poisonous for animals, and a puppy's digestion system is probably not quite up to par. However in general all that will happen is that your dog will barf, have diherria, or drooling.
It'd be a good idea to make sure you're dog drinks lots of water if it accidently gets one, and you should call your vet too and see what he or she says you should do.
Just keep em up high around the holidays and make keep an eye on your puppy around them.
Good luck and much love,
♥Morgan
Reply:yes very much so... poisonous to you too, but you're smart enough not to eat it.
Reply:according to the ASPCA they are not. but they can make a pet sick to their stomachs, but they are NOT deadly
Reply:Yes, they are very poisonous
Reply:Oh yes, they're extremely poisonous.
Reply:Some people say they are poisonous to cats and dogs. Even if this is not true, I wouldn't take any chances with a beloved pet.
Reply:Yes they are, so if you're thinking about getting one this Christmas, keep it out of your dog's reach.
Reply:Poinsettias were once thought to be highly poisonous. The toxicity of poinsettias is actually quite low but ingesting the leaves or flowers can cause stomach upset and skin, eye and mucous membrane irritation.
The berries of some varieties of holly are toxic. They can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and possible central nervous system depression. Keep holly out of reach and pick up fallen berries immediately. If berries are ingested, induce vomiting as soon as possible and seek medical attention.
Certain varieties of mistletoe contain toxins that can cause stomach and intestinal irritation, diarrhea, and a decrease in blood pressure and pulse. Some veterinarians recommend that vomiting be induced following ingestion of mistletoe leaves, stems, or berries.
Christmas cactus can cause upset stomach, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea.
Eating Amaryllis bulbs can cause vomiting, collapse, and respiratory distress and can be fatal, especially in puppies and very old dogs.
If you think your dog may have eaten parts of a toxic plant, call your veterinarian. Even normally non-toxic plants can make a dog sick if they've recently been sprayed with chemical pesticides. Possible symptoms are excessive salivation, runny nose, watery eyes, skin rash, breathing or swallowing difficulties, vomiting or convulsions.
Reply:yes
It's a total urban legend. Don't worry and enjoy Christmas!
Are poinsettias poisonous to animals ( puppies) ?
yes they are.they very dangerous if eaten.
Reply:They are not. (It's amazing how many people will answer something they know nothing about.)http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/p/p...
Reply:a lot of plants are My mom's dog eat a rose when we weren't looking and was sick for a week--poor thing
Reply:yes...keep all animals away!!!!!
Reply:yes, keep them high. It probably won't kill them if they eat it but they will throw up at least.
Reply:Yes!Keep them well out of reach!
And remember puppies are for life not just for Christmas!
Reply:yes! keep them off the floor.
at least thats what the lady on the Today show said this morning....
Reply:Yes they are if they have access to chew on the plants and puppies WILL chew on plants. You can have them....just don't let the puppy in chewing range of the plant...
Reply:Yes
Reply:Yes
Reply:yes they are poisonous to animal adn dogs
please keep out of reach of the dogs
Reply:Well, ya learn something new every day.
I am one of the large majority who would have answered yes.
So now I know better. :-)
Thanks!
Reply:Well, yes in general poinsettias are poisonous for animals, and a puppy's digestion system is probably not quite up to par. However in general all that will happen is that your dog will barf, have diherria, or drooling.
It'd be a good idea to make sure you're dog drinks lots of water if it accidently gets one, and you should call your vet too and see what he or she says you should do.
Just keep em up high around the holidays and make keep an eye on your puppy around them.
Good luck and much love,
♥Morgan
Reply:yes very much so... poisonous to you too, but you're smart enough not to eat it.
Reply:according to the ASPCA they are not. but they can make a pet sick to their stomachs, but they are NOT deadly
Reply:Yes, they are very poisonous
Reply:Oh yes, they're extremely poisonous.
Reply:Some people say they are poisonous to cats and dogs. Even if this is not true, I wouldn't take any chances with a beloved pet.
Reply:Yes they are, so if you're thinking about getting one this Christmas, keep it out of your dog's reach.
Reply:Poinsettias were once thought to be highly poisonous. The toxicity of poinsettias is actually quite low but ingesting the leaves or flowers can cause stomach upset and skin, eye and mucous membrane irritation.
The berries of some varieties of holly are toxic. They can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and possible central nervous system depression. Keep holly out of reach and pick up fallen berries immediately. If berries are ingested, induce vomiting as soon as possible and seek medical attention.
Certain varieties of mistletoe contain toxins that can cause stomach and intestinal irritation, diarrhea, and a decrease in blood pressure and pulse. Some veterinarians recommend that vomiting be induced following ingestion of mistletoe leaves, stems, or berries.
Christmas cactus can cause upset stomach, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea.
Eating Amaryllis bulbs can cause vomiting, collapse, and respiratory distress and can be fatal, especially in puppies and very old dogs.
If you think your dog may have eaten parts of a toxic plant, call your veterinarian. Even normally non-toxic plants can make a dog sick if they've recently been sprayed with chemical pesticides. Possible symptoms are excessive salivation, runny nose, watery eyes, skin rash, breathing or swallowing difficulties, vomiting or convulsions.
Reply:yes
Are poinsettias a "Christmas" flower/plant or just holiday?
Neither one. Poinsettias real name is "flor de nochebuena" -Christmas eve flower- and come from Mexico. They were grown by aztecs six centuries ago. It's green the rest of the year. What we call flowers are not. They are leafs that change their color only in Winter. The name Poinsettias comes from the man's lastname who brought these plants into the U.S. almost a century ago.
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Can poinsettias last throughout the year and then regain their color in the Holiday Season?
Yes. The only drawback is that they need very specific conditions in order to "color up" again in the fall. Otherwise, they make a very pretty houseplant.
Can poinsettias last throughout the year and then regain their color in the Holiday Season?
Only in the South. They do not overwinter in the frigid temps. of the North. The ground cannot freeze or they will die...
Reply:yes if taken care of properly. I had one last for years
Reply:Yes, I was talking to my dad about this just this weekend.
You'll want to keep it as a houseplant until spring, and then transplant it outdoors into your garden for the year. Before the first frost next fall, dig it up and repot it and bring it back indoors for Christmas.
As mentioned it will most likely lose it's red color and go back to being an all-green bush. When you want to turn them red again, you will have to "force" them by only giving them 2 hours of light per day. (Put them in a dark basement or something.) This extra strain will turn the leaves red again.
Reply:The simple answer is yes.
After Christmas - check that the poinsettia was not grown in spongs (oasis). To do this you have to uproot the plant. If it does have this sponge you will need to remove it very gently and quickly without damaging the root system too much. After that you should repot it in poting mix - or a light garden soil. After that water lightly (when needed - they don't like too much water) then you sit back and watch the thing grow.
If you need to propagate - leave it until spring and snip carefully especially fif it's teh first time doing it
Reply:Yes, they go through a cycle of growth... then rest.
In late December, or when the leaves begin to drop, get the plant ready for a dormant (resting) period. Decrease the watering %26amp; when the leaves drop... cut the stems back to about two or three growth buds or “eyes”. Store the poinsettia plant in a cool place like a basement.
In late spring when the danger of frost is over bring your poinsettia out of its dormancy by watering deeply and setting the plant in a bright, sunny place outdoors Or repot it using fresh soil, water it, %26amp; put it on a patio or protected spot. Trim new shoots sprouting from the stems to only three or four shoots. Give the plant a little fertilizer two or three times a year during its growing season.
http://plantsbulbs.suite101.com/article....
Bring them indoors in the fall before it frosts. Beginning in September,keep them at 50 degrees and in total darkness (in a closet) for 14 hours per day.
Around Thanksgiving, you'll notice your plant turning leafy %26amp; the colors returning. Bring them back out into filtered sunlight and thoroughly water it again.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/Poinsetti...
Put your poinsettias in a place protected from both warm and cold drafts. Don't put them in direct sunlight. Your plants need INDIRECT sunlight for at least six hours per day; if direct sun can't be avoided, diffuse the light with a shade or sheer curtain. Ideally poinsettias thrive at a daytime temperature between 60 and 70 degrees. Nighttime temperature of about 55 degrees is ideal. Keeping the temperature low at night will lengthen the plant’s life, but don't expose the plant to temperature below 50 degrees.
To prolong the bright color of the bracts, temperatures should not exceed 72°F. during the day or 60°F. at night. While they are blooming, check the soil daily %26amp; keep the plant in a well-drained pot. Water the plant thoroughly when the soil surface is dry to the touch, but make sure you drain excess water from the saucer. Avoid overwatering or underwatering at this stage.
http://www.canr.msu.edu/berrien/homehort...
Good Luck! Hope this helps.
Can poinsettias last throughout the year and then regain their color in the Holiday Season?
Only in the South. They do not overwinter in the frigid temps. of the North. The ground cannot freeze or they will die...
Reply:yes if taken care of properly. I had one last for years
Reply:Yes, I was talking to my dad about this just this weekend.
You'll want to keep it as a houseplant until spring, and then transplant it outdoors into your garden for the year. Before the first frost next fall, dig it up and repot it and bring it back indoors for Christmas.
As mentioned it will most likely lose it's red color and go back to being an all-green bush. When you want to turn them red again, you will have to "force" them by only giving them 2 hours of light per day. (Put them in a dark basement or something.) This extra strain will turn the leaves red again.
Reply:The simple answer is yes.
After Christmas - check that the poinsettia was not grown in spongs (oasis). To do this you have to uproot the plant. If it does have this sponge you will need to remove it very gently and quickly without damaging the root system too much. After that you should repot it in poting mix - or a light garden soil. After that water lightly (when needed - they don't like too much water) then you sit back and watch the thing grow.
If you need to propagate - leave it until spring and snip carefully especially fif it's teh first time doing it
Reply:Yes, they go through a cycle of growth... then rest.
In late December, or when the leaves begin to drop, get the plant ready for a dormant (resting) period. Decrease the watering %26amp; when the leaves drop... cut the stems back to about two or three growth buds or “eyes”. Store the poinsettia plant in a cool place like a basement.
In late spring when the danger of frost is over bring your poinsettia out of its dormancy by watering deeply and setting the plant in a bright, sunny place outdoors Or repot it using fresh soil, water it, %26amp; put it on a patio or protected spot. Trim new shoots sprouting from the stems to only three or four shoots. Give the plant a little fertilizer two or three times a year during its growing season.
http://plantsbulbs.suite101.com/article....
Bring them indoors in the fall before it frosts. Beginning in September,keep them at 50 degrees and in total darkness (in a closet) for 14 hours per day.
Around Thanksgiving, you'll notice your plant turning leafy %26amp; the colors returning. Bring them back out into filtered sunlight and thoroughly water it again.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/Poinsetti...
Put your poinsettias in a place protected from both warm and cold drafts. Don't put them in direct sunlight. Your plants need INDIRECT sunlight for at least six hours per day; if direct sun can't be avoided, diffuse the light with a shade or sheer curtain. Ideally poinsettias thrive at a daytime temperature between 60 and 70 degrees. Nighttime temperature of about 55 degrees is ideal. Keeping the temperature low at night will lengthen the plant’s life, but don't expose the plant to temperature below 50 degrees.
To prolong the bright color of the bracts, temperatures should not exceed 72°F. during the day or 60°F. at night. While they are blooming, check the soil daily %26amp; keep the plant in a well-drained pot. Water the plant thoroughly when the soil surface is dry to the touch, but make sure you drain excess water from the saucer. Avoid overwatering or underwatering at this stage.
http://www.canr.msu.edu/berrien/homehort...
Good Luck! Hope this helps.
Do poinsettias only grow in winter?
how do you keep them alive?
Do poinsettias only grow in winter?
No they can grow all year round even after it has flowered, but it requires alot of sunlight and is a tough plant to raise.
Reply:Poinsettias are a perennial plant in warmer climates. If you live in an area with frost the plant needs to indoors during that weather. They do not tolerate any frost at all, or cold drafts. Cold drafts make them frail and grow poorly.
After the Christmas holiday your poinsettia will slow in growth,. I prune mine and it gets a second wind. You can set it out in the summer and bring it back in in the fall.
The poinsettia needs a resting period and if you want it to regain its pretty red or white leaves, it needs total darkness.
I wrote an article on poinsettias that you can read here Denise
http://thegardenersrake.com/indoor-plant...
Reply:Poinsettias grow year round. The "flowers" are actually called bracts and they are the leaves of the plant changing color much like the leaves outside in the fall. The flowers are actually the little yellow center of what we consider the bloom. The period of darkness they require is what causes the color change. I have never tried to get them to color up. After Christmas I cut back any growth that is ugly or faded and keep them watered. During the summer they sit out on my deck and become these beautiful dark green little shrubs. My friend plants hers out in the garden but we are in Zone 6 so they don't survive the winter outside. I bring mine inside in the fall and treat them as a houseplant over the winter.
Reply:They can grow year round but they only turn red in the cold they bloom white otherwise. My mom used to have one in her dining room.
Wiki says that it needs a long period of dark to bloom (like 2 months) %26amp; that its hard to get them to bloom after you buy them...
mom's dining must have been dark!!!
Reply:No actually they are a zone 8 and above plant and go dormant. At least my friends in CA did every year.
Reply:Poinsettias are actually tropical plants that are native to the warmer southwestern U.S. climates and Mexico.
Check out http://gardenersnet.com/flower/poinset.h...
for care and maintenance.
Reply:i don't think so, but i don't know how to make them grow.
Do poinsettias only grow in winter?
No they can grow all year round even after it has flowered, but it requires alot of sunlight and is a tough plant to raise.
Reply:Poinsettias are a perennial plant in warmer climates. If you live in an area with frost the plant needs to indoors during that weather. They do not tolerate any frost at all, or cold drafts. Cold drafts make them frail and grow poorly.
After the Christmas holiday your poinsettia will slow in growth,. I prune mine and it gets a second wind. You can set it out in the summer and bring it back in in the fall.
The poinsettia needs a resting period and if you want it to regain its pretty red or white leaves, it needs total darkness.
I wrote an article on poinsettias that you can read here Denise
http://thegardenersrake.com/indoor-plant...
Reply:Poinsettias grow year round. The "flowers" are actually called bracts and they are the leaves of the plant changing color much like the leaves outside in the fall. The flowers are actually the little yellow center of what we consider the bloom. The period of darkness they require is what causes the color change. I have never tried to get them to color up. After Christmas I cut back any growth that is ugly or faded and keep them watered. During the summer they sit out on my deck and become these beautiful dark green little shrubs. My friend plants hers out in the garden but we are in Zone 6 so they don't survive the winter outside. I bring mine inside in the fall and treat them as a houseplant over the winter.
Reply:They can grow year round but they only turn red in the cold they bloom white otherwise. My mom used to have one in her dining room.
Wiki says that it needs a long period of dark to bloom (like 2 months) %26amp; that its hard to get them to bloom after you buy them...
mom's dining must have been dark!!!
Reply:No actually they are a zone 8 and above plant and go dormant. At least my friends in CA did every year.
Reply:Poinsettias are actually tropical plants that are native to the warmer southwestern U.S. climates and Mexico.
Check out http://gardenersnet.com/flower/poinset.h...
for care and maintenance.
Reply:i don't think so, but i don't know how to make them grow.
Are poinsettias the root of all evil?
*shudders*
Are poinsettias the root of all evil?
No, and they're not really poisonous, either.
Reply:I think so. I mean, are they leaves or flowers?
I guess we'll never know.
Reply:You have no idea how funny that was Bettie......
Reply:in deed thay are the root of some evil
Reply:I quite like them, i have some in my garden
I think i meant potentillas
Reply:Uh oh... so you won't like the poinsettia lights I'm decorating with this year... sorry.
_()_
Reply:You mean those red things they put all over? What's wrong with them?
Hey... Don't you like pink flamingos?
Reply:Yes.
Why can't we have a useful plant instead?
And I wouldn't have to hear arguments in the workplace about how to pronounce it.
Reply:I don't know about evil, but aren't they poisonous to house pets?
Reply:No way. Pointsettias are weak and invariably commit suicide immediately after Christmas.
The Root of All Evil is strong...
Reply:only if you wear them on your- you know...
God Bless
Reply:they kill animals because they are highly toxic!
Reply:No they aren't Betty. I buy my mom a poinsettia plant around Christmas every year.
Reply:I like them, you blasheming heathen.
(((Bettie)))
Reply:Yes! Blessed Be
Reply:Yes if you let your cat eat them.
Reply:They are poisonous if you eat them.!!.I think they are beautiful though.
Reply:yes, they are evil incarnate
Reply:No they are not, but they are very pretty.
I believe the quote it,"Love of money is the root of all evil."
Reply:rebel you spelled prostitute incorrectly
Reply:No, roses are. They lure you in with their beauty and pleasant fragrance, then stab you with a thorn!
Are poinsettias the root of all evil?
No, and they're not really poisonous, either.
Reply:I think so. I mean, are they leaves or flowers?
I guess we'll never know.
Reply:You have no idea how funny that was Bettie......
Reply:in deed thay are the root of some evil
Reply:I quite like them, i have some in my garden
I think i meant potentillas
Reply:Uh oh... so you won't like the poinsettia lights I'm decorating with this year... sorry.
_()_
Reply:You mean those red things they put all over? What's wrong with them?
Hey... Don't you like pink flamingos?
Reply:Yes.
Why can't we have a useful plant instead?
And I wouldn't have to hear arguments in the workplace about how to pronounce it.
Reply:I don't know about evil, but aren't they poisonous to house pets?
Reply:No way. Pointsettias are weak and invariably commit suicide immediately after Christmas.
The Root of All Evil is strong...
Reply:only if you wear them on your- you know...
God Bless
Reply:they kill animals because they are highly toxic!
Reply:No they aren't Betty. I buy my mom a poinsettia plant around Christmas every year.
Reply:I like them, you blasheming heathen.
(((Bettie)))
Reply:Yes! Blessed Be
Reply:Yes if you let your cat eat them.
Reply:They are poisonous if you eat them.!!.I think they are beautiful though.
Reply:yes, they are evil incarnate
Reply:No they are not, but they are very pretty.
I believe the quote it,"Love of money is the root of all evil."
Reply:rebel you spelled prostitute incorrectly
Reply:No, roses are. They lure you in with their beauty and pleasant fragrance, then stab you with a thorn!
Are poinsettias poisonous to cats?
NO..............
Look here:
http://www.snopes.com/holidays/christmas...
Read the entire article.
Are poinsettias poisonous to cats?
Yes, they are. Keep them away from your kitty.
Reply:Nope
Reply:Yeah, they are. Poinsettas are just as poisinous to us as to cats.
Reply:Yes they are one of the many poisonous plants for cats and dogs.
Reply:Yes, and mistletoe.
Reply:I'm not sure,but I don't think so,try reading some books
Reply:Yes, they are poisonous.
These plants are probably the most popular holiday plant and are easily recognizable by their large red, white, pink, or mottled leaves. These plants also contain a thick, milky irritant sap. In general, it would take ingestion of a large amount of this plant to see possible clinical signs in your pet. Signs could include vomiting, anorexia and depression. The symptoms are generally self-limiting and treatment is rarely needed. Your Vet may recommend limiting food and water intake for 1 or 2 hours if your pet is suspected of becoming sick after ingestion of poinsettias.
Here is a list of more poisonous plants:
http://www.sniksnak.com/plants-toxic.htm...
Reply:Here is a link of plants that are poisonous to cats.
http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants.ht...
It states low Toxcity
Reply:Here are some names of poisonous plants for your cats to avoid...
Plant Common Name Effects/Symptoms
Amaryllis Stomach and intestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhea)
Azalea Incoordination, trembling, collapse
Cactus Punctures skin, infection
Caladium Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, shaking head, difficulty breathing
Creeping Charlie Vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, cramps
Easter Lily All parts can cause kidney failure
Dieffenbachia Affects central nervous system
Ivy Vomiting, diarrhea, excitable behavior
Mistletoe Ingesting berries can cause vomiting, diarrhea, blistering in the mouth, difficulty
breathing
Philodendron Same as Caladium
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Look here:
http://www.snopes.com/holidays/christmas...
Read the entire article.
Are poinsettias poisonous to cats?
Yes, they are. Keep them away from your kitty.
Reply:Nope
Reply:Yeah, they are. Poinsettas are just as poisinous to us as to cats.
Reply:Yes they are one of the many poisonous plants for cats and dogs.
Reply:Yes, and mistletoe.
Reply:I'm not sure,but I don't think so,try reading some books
Reply:Yes, they are poisonous.
These plants are probably the most popular holiday plant and are easily recognizable by their large red, white, pink, or mottled leaves. These plants also contain a thick, milky irritant sap. In general, it would take ingestion of a large amount of this plant to see possible clinical signs in your pet. Signs could include vomiting, anorexia and depression. The symptoms are generally self-limiting and treatment is rarely needed. Your Vet may recommend limiting food and water intake for 1 or 2 hours if your pet is suspected of becoming sick after ingestion of poinsettias.
Here is a list of more poisonous plants:
http://www.sniksnak.com/plants-toxic.htm...
Reply:Here is a link of plants that are poisonous to cats.
http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants.ht...
It states low Toxcity
Reply:Here are some names of poisonous plants for your cats to avoid...
Plant Common Name Effects/Symptoms
Amaryllis Stomach and intestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhea)
Azalea Incoordination, trembling, collapse
Cactus Punctures skin, infection
Caladium Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, shaking head, difficulty breathing
Creeping Charlie Vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, cramps
Easter Lily All parts can cause kidney failure
Dieffenbachia Affects central nervous system
Ivy Vomiting, diarrhea, excitable behavior
Mistletoe Ingesting berries can cause vomiting, diarrhea, blistering in the mouth, difficulty
breathing
Philodendron Same as Caladium
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Are poinsettias, the red Christmas plants, poisonous?
Berries? On poinsettias? I don't think so....
The toxicity of these plants has been wildly exaggerated. The sap is a mild irritant if ingested but that's about it, and there's nothing about them that would tempt a child or pet to take a bite.
Are poinsettias, the red Christmas plants, poisonous?
Yes they are poisonous.
Reply:the sap is toxic if you break a piece of the plant off and it oozes out it' s white sap and you ingest it it will indeed make you a little ill to say the least . if you've got them in your yard , and your worrying about kids getting to them and trying them out as a nice thing to eat ; is truly highly unlikely , oleanders are as bad if not worse . and just to clarify the 'poisonous part ' of the poinsettia --- it is the sap that is the problem ---- there are no berries on a poinsettia, when the bracts come out --- they may look like a berry -- but they are indeed not . good luck .
Reply:from what I know they are poisonous,but who cares you have to take the good with all that beauty with the bad
Reply:Yes, they are poisonous. Keep small children and pets away from them. Kids can be attracted because of the berries, but all parts of this plant are poisonous.
Reply:yes, vary poisonous.
Reply:Poinsettia's can cause vomiting if swallowed, but are not fatal.
There are other plants around the house that are much more poisinous - the holly plant, even mistletoe!
The way I see it is just to be safe - keep anything that could be a risk out of the way of kids and pets. (Better safe than sorry!)
The toxicity of these plants has been wildly exaggerated. The sap is a mild irritant if ingested but that's about it, and there's nothing about them that would tempt a child or pet to take a bite.
Are poinsettias, the red Christmas plants, poisonous?
Yes they are poisonous.
Reply:the sap is toxic if you break a piece of the plant off and it oozes out it' s white sap and you ingest it it will indeed make you a little ill to say the least . if you've got them in your yard , and your worrying about kids getting to them and trying them out as a nice thing to eat ; is truly highly unlikely , oleanders are as bad if not worse . and just to clarify the 'poisonous part ' of the poinsettia --- it is the sap that is the problem ---- there are no berries on a poinsettia, when the bracts come out --- they may look like a berry -- but they are indeed not . good luck .
Reply:from what I know they are poisonous,but who cares you have to take the good with all that beauty with the bad
Reply:Yes, they are poisonous. Keep small children and pets away from them. Kids can be attracted because of the berries, but all parts of this plant are poisonous.
Reply:yes, vary poisonous.
Reply:Poinsettia's can cause vomiting if swallowed, but are not fatal.
There are other plants around the house that are much more poisinous - the holly plant, even mistletoe!
The way I see it is just to be safe - keep anything that could be a risk out of the way of kids and pets. (Better safe than sorry!)
Poinsettias. are they dangerous. I have a cat that chews on all my plants?
Got one as a gift. But put it up high. Are they dangerous
Poinsettias. are they dangerous. I have a cat that chews on all my plants?
The leaves are poisonous to humans I don't know about cats.
I stole this from the net:
I think that poinsettia plants have gotten a bum rap. If they are toxic, it
is a very mild toxicity. I have never had to treat a case of poisoning from
this plant. The plants that worry me most are Easter lilies (actually all
lilies worry me because there are several poisonous ones and I can't
identify types of lilies). Plants that are reported to cause severe
problems with oral ulcers or pharyngeal inflammation include Dieffenbachia
(dumbcane), philodendron and elephant ears (Colocasia). Mistletoe, castor
beans, aloe vera and English ivy are supposed to be able to cause
gastrointestinal discomfort. This is true for daffodil and iris bulbs but I
don't think cats are likely to eat the bulbs. Mountain laurel and azaleas
are also GI irritants but aren't probably available to many housecats.
Japanese yew is really toxic but is also not usually available to
housecats. There are many other toxic plants but most are not used as house
plants.
There is a long list of non-poisonous plants that can be downloaded from
the web site www.anmldr.com but it is for a the PalmOS. It originally came
from Dr. Jill Richardson of the National Animal Poison Control Center,
www.napcc.aspca.org and there may be a version there that is browsable.
There is a shorter list of poisonous plants but since you are looking for
safe plants the first list seems to be more useful as the poisonous plant
list is not complete.
In our practice the plant toxicities that I can remember treating in small
animals are Easter lily, marijuana, mushrooms (only in dogs, so far) and
onion toxicity (cats).
Hope this helps some.
Mike Richards, DVM
Reply:YEs, they are very poisonous. Get rid of it.
Reply:Yes, I never will have poinsettias around the house because my cats are the same way - especially the youngest - Ling Ling.
I nearly went nuts last year when some one sent me one after my mother died (2 weeks before Christmas) and Ling Ling tried to eat the thing . I was constantly keeping her away from it and finding ways to keep her safe--believe me --I was glad when it (the poinsettia) died--normally - I keep them alive - and give them to relatives--but not at the expense of my cats' lives.
Reply:Poinsettas are toxic, but not fatal. They cause GI (mouth, throat, stomach) irritation and burns, vomiting and diarrhea. If your cat is a known chewer, I'd keep him away
Reply:Yes, to cat's they are extremely poisonous.
Reply:yes they are!!!!!!! that can make your cat very sick
Reply:yes. Here is a link from/to the Humane Society regarding houseplants...
http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/protec...
Reply:Hello,
Yes they can be if eaten. You know how cats like to get up high.
How about growing some cat nip for your cat? That way the cat will go to that plant and not the others....
Or put it somewhere where the cat is not allowed. We do not let our two into the bathroom where some of my plants are and a couple of my birds are.
BTW many house plants are if eaten.
Reply:yes it can kill your cat..
Poisoned By eating poisonous plants which include rhododendron, hyacinth, poinsettia, and ivy. %26gt;%26gt;%26gt;this was taken from http://www.petngarden.com/cats/voucher/v...
Reply:yes they are toxic to cats
Poinsettias. are they dangerous. I have a cat that chews on all my plants?
The leaves are poisonous to humans I don't know about cats.
I stole this from the net:
I think that poinsettia plants have gotten a bum rap. If they are toxic, it
is a very mild toxicity. I have never had to treat a case of poisoning from
this plant. The plants that worry me most are Easter lilies (actually all
lilies worry me because there are several poisonous ones and I can't
identify types of lilies). Plants that are reported to cause severe
problems with oral ulcers or pharyngeal inflammation include Dieffenbachia
(dumbcane), philodendron and elephant ears (Colocasia). Mistletoe, castor
beans, aloe vera and English ivy are supposed to be able to cause
gastrointestinal discomfort. This is true for daffodil and iris bulbs but I
don't think cats are likely to eat the bulbs. Mountain laurel and azaleas
are also GI irritants but aren't probably available to many housecats.
Japanese yew is really toxic but is also not usually available to
housecats. There are many other toxic plants but most are not used as house
plants.
There is a long list of non-poisonous plants that can be downloaded from
the web site www.anmldr.com but it is for a the PalmOS. It originally came
from Dr. Jill Richardson of the National Animal Poison Control Center,
www.napcc.aspca.org and there may be a version there that is browsable.
There is a shorter list of poisonous plants but since you are looking for
safe plants the first list seems to be more useful as the poisonous plant
list is not complete.
In our practice the plant toxicities that I can remember treating in small
animals are Easter lily, marijuana, mushrooms (only in dogs, so far) and
onion toxicity (cats).
Hope this helps some.
Mike Richards, DVM
Reply:YEs, they are very poisonous. Get rid of it.
Reply:Yes, I never will have poinsettias around the house because my cats are the same way - especially the youngest - Ling Ling.
I nearly went nuts last year when some one sent me one after my mother died (2 weeks before Christmas) and Ling Ling tried to eat the thing . I was constantly keeping her away from it and finding ways to keep her safe--believe me --I was glad when it (the poinsettia) died--normally - I keep them alive - and give them to relatives--but not at the expense of my cats' lives.
Reply:Poinsettas are toxic, but not fatal. They cause GI (mouth, throat, stomach) irritation and burns, vomiting and diarrhea. If your cat is a known chewer, I'd keep him away
Reply:Yes, to cat's they are extremely poisonous.
Reply:yes they are!!!!!!! that can make your cat very sick
Reply:yes. Here is a link from/to the Humane Society regarding houseplants...
http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/protec...
Reply:Hello,
Yes they can be if eaten. You know how cats like to get up high.
How about growing some cat nip for your cat? That way the cat will go to that plant and not the others....
Or put it somewhere where the cat is not allowed. We do not let our two into the bathroom where some of my plants are and a couple of my birds are.
BTW many house plants are if eaten.
Reply:yes it can kill your cat..
Poisoned By eating poisonous plants which include rhododendron, hyacinth, poinsettia, and ivy. %26gt;%26gt;%26gt;this was taken from http://www.petngarden.com/cats/voucher/v...
Reply:yes they are toxic to cats
How long did your Christmas Poinsettias last?
gave mine away to the neighbour, hate the things
How long did your Christmas Poinsettias last?
I didn't care for mine well... didn't water it enough... it only lasted a month.
Reply:they can laSt for months if you know how to take care of them
Reply:Don't forget to remove the foil wrap, or they will die, BTW, if you live in a warm climate they will not turn red the second season.
Reply:they died on midnight, December 26
Reply:a month
Reply:about a year then it became infested with bugs. It was still very healthy but I didn't know how to get rid of the bugs in the soil so I disposed of it !
Reply:Mine are still blooming. I've kept them from any cold, and keep them watered but well drained.
Reply:i still have the one i got from last year, and a new one i got this year... you have to water them often. they like a lot of water.
Reply:not long enough
Reply:2 months
Reply:2 years, but do not flower as often
Reply:Indoors, as long as I continue feeding and watering them but outdoors only until the first cold spell.
Reply:Hello,
They can "last" all year around.
Though the red and yellow colors do not last long which are poisonous by the way.
Reply:I had some that lasted almost 8 months til my cat got it. They will look like they are dead. They lose all there leaves and just look sad. Keep watering them and next Christmas youll have flowers on them again
Reply:I still have them. they are doing good
Reply:Till a week after chritmas then i plant them in the trash can . with in a couple days they are gone.
How long did your Christmas Poinsettias last?
I didn't care for mine well... didn't water it enough... it only lasted a month.
Reply:they can laSt for months if you know how to take care of them
Reply:Don't forget to remove the foil wrap, or they will die, BTW, if you live in a warm climate they will not turn red the second season.
Reply:they died on midnight, December 26
Reply:a month
Reply:about a year then it became infested with bugs. It was still very healthy but I didn't know how to get rid of the bugs in the soil so I disposed of it !
Reply:Mine are still blooming. I've kept them from any cold, and keep them watered but well drained.
Reply:i still have the one i got from last year, and a new one i got this year... you have to water them often. they like a lot of water.
Reply:not long enough
Reply:2 months
Reply:2 years, but do not flower as often
Reply:Indoors, as long as I continue feeding and watering them but outdoors only until the first cold spell.
Reply:Hello,
They can "last" all year around.
Though the red and yellow colors do not last long which are poisonous by the way.
Reply:I had some that lasted almost 8 months til my cat got it. They will look like they are dead. They lose all there leaves and just look sad. Keep watering them and next Christmas youll have flowers on them again
Reply:I still have them. they are doing good
Reply:Till a week after chritmas then i plant them in the trash can . with in a couple days they are gone.
How long do poinsettias stay red?
About till March, when the bracts (red leaves) fall off, you can make the plant re-bloom and keep it for Christmas, follow the link for more info
How long do poinsettias stay red?
Not sure, but I have two from this past Christmas that are still red and still look great.
Reply:Until the paint starts peeling.
Reply:A long time I guess because ive had this same one sitting on my desk since weeks before christmas and its still very red.
Reply:till paint peels off
Reply:I have had them stay red well into the spring. It just depends on how well the conditions are where you have them.
Reply:Um......... I think they stay red almost forever until they die and probably turn extremely brown!
Leather Slippers
How long do poinsettias stay red?
Not sure, but I have two from this past Christmas that are still red and still look great.
Reply:Until the paint starts peeling.
Reply:A long time I guess because ive had this same one sitting on my desk since weeks before christmas and its still very red.
Reply:till paint peels off
Reply:I have had them stay red well into the spring. It just depends on how well the conditions are where you have them.
Reply:Um......... I think they stay red almost forever until they die and probably turn extremely brown!
Leather Slippers
Can small poinsettias be bonsaied? And can "ming aralias be grown from seed easily? And whatr's your favorite
indoor tropical plant, and why?
Can small poinsettias be bonsaied? And can "ming aralias be grown from seed easily? And whatr's your favorite
In the strict sense only tree species or very hardy type perennials can be made a bonsai. It has to survive at least 25 or 30 years in our captivity. But now a days all kinds of plants are made into bonsai for. We just need to know growing habits and pot culture to nurture , shape it and prune the way we desire.
Hence poinsettias can be made to bonsai provided we make big bonsai of nearly 1 meter high in big flat pots. But flowering of such Xmas plants will be towards the end of calander year as you know. It is also possible to influence flowering by florigens or artificial lighting. Aralias could be obtained from seed culture in a tissue culture lab.
Can small poinsettias be bonsaied? And can "ming aralias be grown from seed easily? And whatr's your favorite
In the strict sense only tree species or very hardy type perennials can be made a bonsai. It has to survive at least 25 or 30 years in our captivity. But now a days all kinds of plants are made into bonsai for. We just need to know growing habits and pot culture to nurture , shape it and prune the way we desire.
Hence poinsettias can be made to bonsai provided we make big bonsai of nearly 1 meter high in big flat pots. But flowering of such Xmas plants will be towards the end of calander year as you know. It is also possible to influence flowering by florigens or artificial lighting. Aralias could be obtained from seed culture in a tissue culture lab.
Can you give me tips on keeping my Poinsettias alive?
Every year I get free Poinsettias from my work after we close down for Christmas. I water them and give them sunlight but they always end up dying after a month or two. Other people I work with have made their plants last for years, but they insist that they aren't doing any more than what I am. What's their secret?
Can you give me tips on keeping my Poinsettias alive?
Don't let the soil dry out ever, but make sure it isnt too swampy either.
Be aware of where your heaters for your home are blowing. Poinsettias don't like to be overdried with hot air.
Even if your blooms/leaves fall off, your plant may produce new buds.
And if you want to plant it outside in the spring, you will be amazed at how large these plants get.
Reply:OW! Not a very nice way to thank someone for TRYING to help you. Rude Girl is perfect for you! You are and you should be ashamed of being so mean to someone who took the time to TRY and help your stupid self! Shame on YOU! Report It
Reply:I'm pasting in some links (there's a lot available on-line) with the first being the source for the below. Temperature when transporting is very important. What kind of sucess you have may have something to do with the quality of the greenhouse it originally came from; many of these plants are basically sold for 1 season. If you follow these tips, you should have a bit of luck.
When transporting your plant, make sure it is wrapped properly because exposure to low temperatures even for a few minutes can damage the bracts and leaves.
Unwrap your poinsettia carefully and place in indirect light. Six hours of light daily is ideal. Keep the plant from touching cold windows.
Keep poinsettias away from warm or cold drafts from radiators, air registers or open doors and windows.
Ideally poinsettias require daytime temperatures of 60 to 70°F and night time temperatures around 55°F. High temperatures will shorten the plant’s life. Move the plant to a cooler room at night, if possible.
Check the soil daily. Be sure to punch holes in foil so water can drain into a saucer. Water when soil is dry. Allow water to drain into the saucer and discard excess water. Wilted plants will tend to drop bracts sooner.
Fertilize the poinsettia if you keep it past the holiday season. Apply a houseplant fertilizer once a month. Do not fertilize when it is in bloom.
Can you give me tips on keeping my Poinsettias alive?
Don't let the soil dry out ever, but make sure it isnt too swampy either.
Be aware of where your heaters for your home are blowing. Poinsettias don't like to be overdried with hot air.
Even if your blooms/leaves fall off, your plant may produce new buds.
And if you want to plant it outside in the spring, you will be amazed at how large these plants get.
Reply:OW! Not a very nice way to thank someone for TRYING to help you. Rude Girl is perfect for you! You are and you should be ashamed of being so mean to someone who took the time to TRY and help your stupid self! Shame on YOU! Report It
Reply:I'm pasting in some links (there's a lot available on-line) with the first being the source for the below. Temperature when transporting is very important. What kind of sucess you have may have something to do with the quality of the greenhouse it originally came from; many of these plants are basically sold for 1 season. If you follow these tips, you should have a bit of luck.
When transporting your plant, make sure it is wrapped properly because exposure to low temperatures even for a few minutes can damage the bracts and leaves.
Unwrap your poinsettia carefully and place in indirect light. Six hours of light daily is ideal. Keep the plant from touching cold windows.
Keep poinsettias away from warm or cold drafts from radiators, air registers or open doors and windows.
Ideally poinsettias require daytime temperatures of 60 to 70°F and night time temperatures around 55°F. High temperatures will shorten the plant’s life. Move the plant to a cooler room at night, if possible.
Check the soil daily. Be sure to punch holes in foil so water can drain into a saucer. Water when soil is dry. Allow water to drain into the saucer and discard excess water. Wilted plants will tend to drop bracts sooner.
Fertilize the poinsettia if you keep it past the holiday season. Apply a houseplant fertilizer once a month. Do not fertilize when it is in bloom.
Can poinsettias be planted outdoors?
I have two since Christmas time and i'm wondering if they can be planted outdoors.
I live in central California.
Can poinsettias be planted outdoors?
along the central California coast, very possibly. I have seen them growing as little trees along the Pacific-Baja coast, in direct sun. They will grow along the central CA coast in bright and even direct sun but not if it is very hot. If you live in the interior, it may work as a patio plant, potted. but central valley cold and summer sun, will kill it. Morning sun during the summer would work...until about 11: a m.
Reply:They grow wild in Hawaii so don't know why you couldn't set them out in pots in California summer. Just bring them back in if your winter gets to chilly.
Reply:no they are indoor plant left outside they will die. you can plant spider plants in the summer and put them indoors in the winter
Reply:Yes, but only if it doesn't freeze where you are. My aunt had some in Austin, Texas, and they did ok, although they seldom bloomed. If they're outdoors, they won't bloom at Christmas - that's a product of forcing; normally, they'll bloom in the spring, once it warms up.
If you get anything like comparatively frequent hard freezes in your area, it's probably best to let it remain a pot plant, and just let it be outdoors during the summer.
Reply:yep, make sure they are protected from direct sun and harsh heat/weather put them close to the house in a shady place! I didn't know this until mine died and my grandma was like "you didn't plant it outside?"
Reply:They can, but they are not tolerant of frosts and will die if frosted. Maybe you could plant them in big tubs and move them inside in the winter during Christmas season and until it warms up. They can get very tall, 10 or 15 feet if they live several years.
I lived in Central America for years and they grew out in full sun where it was very hot and dry for many months at a time. The ones you buy here have very small root systems, so until they develop a good root system, be sure to water them well as they have a lot of foliage and can use up a lot of water rather quickly.
Reply:Not sure what your winter climate is there. Poinsettias are tropical plants, and need to be inside in cold winter weather. Of course, if central California is really warm in winter, you might be able to get away with it. Why not Google winter hardiness of the plant and find out for sure? I know I couldn't do it in Ohio.
Reply:I'm in western KY and have planted mine outdoors. they do well through the summer, get morning sun and afternoon shade during heat of day. They don't survive the winter outdoors, and just become a green plant.
Reply:I am in Hot, HUMID, South Texas. I have seen them grow as high as ten feet in a house I drive by often. Mine have gotten to 5 feet.
The ten footer's owner (I stopped and asked) was an older lady. I asked her how she grows hers so big and she told me she dug up her bed, used the dirt that was there and planted them and left them alone. No food, no fertilizer, just an occasional watering.
Mine get water from the neighbors sprinkler so I don't even touch them.
They say if you want to have them red (or white depending on the variety) by Christmas, you need to give them 18 hours of full shade a day starting in late Sept or Early Oct. Just use a black trash back or a thick tarp. I don't do that to mine, I just let nature do what nature wants to do.
I live in central California.
Can poinsettias be planted outdoors?
along the central California coast, very possibly. I have seen them growing as little trees along the Pacific-Baja coast, in direct sun. They will grow along the central CA coast in bright and even direct sun but not if it is very hot. If you live in the interior, it may work as a patio plant, potted. but central valley cold and summer sun, will kill it. Morning sun during the summer would work...until about 11: a m.
Reply:They grow wild in Hawaii so don't know why you couldn't set them out in pots in California summer. Just bring them back in if your winter gets to chilly.
Reply:no they are indoor plant left outside they will die. you can plant spider plants in the summer and put them indoors in the winter
Reply:Yes, but only if it doesn't freeze where you are. My aunt had some in Austin, Texas, and they did ok, although they seldom bloomed. If they're outdoors, they won't bloom at Christmas - that's a product of forcing; normally, they'll bloom in the spring, once it warms up.
If you get anything like comparatively frequent hard freezes in your area, it's probably best to let it remain a pot plant, and just let it be outdoors during the summer.
Reply:yep, make sure they are protected from direct sun and harsh heat/weather put them close to the house in a shady place! I didn't know this until mine died and my grandma was like "you didn't plant it outside?"
Reply:They can, but they are not tolerant of frosts and will die if frosted. Maybe you could plant them in big tubs and move them inside in the winter during Christmas season and until it warms up. They can get very tall, 10 or 15 feet if they live several years.
I lived in Central America for years and they grew out in full sun where it was very hot and dry for many months at a time. The ones you buy here have very small root systems, so until they develop a good root system, be sure to water them well as they have a lot of foliage and can use up a lot of water rather quickly.
Reply:Not sure what your winter climate is there. Poinsettias are tropical plants, and need to be inside in cold winter weather. Of course, if central California is really warm in winter, you might be able to get away with it. Why not Google winter hardiness of the plant and find out for sure? I know I couldn't do it in Ohio.
Reply:I'm in western KY and have planted mine outdoors. they do well through the summer, get morning sun and afternoon shade during heat of day. They don't survive the winter outdoors, and just become a green plant.
Reply:I am in Hot, HUMID, South Texas. I have seen them grow as high as ten feet in a house I drive by often. Mine have gotten to 5 feet.
The ten footer's owner (I stopped and asked) was an older lady. I asked her how she grows hers so big and she told me she dug up her bed, used the dirt that was there and planted them and left them alone. No food, no fertilizer, just an occasional watering.
Mine get water from the neighbors sprinkler so I don't even touch them.
They say if you want to have them red (or white depending on the variety) by Christmas, you need to give them 18 hours of full shade a day starting in late Sept or Early Oct. Just use a black trash back or a thick tarp. I don't do that to mine, I just let nature do what nature wants to do.
Can poinsettias be left up until Easter?
I decorate my church building and want to leave the silk Poinsettias up until Spring. What does anyone else think?
Can poinsettias be left up until Easter?
I guess you could. I would have to see what else you have with them.
If it were me though, I probably wouldn't.
Just my opinion.
Reply:you can do what ever you want..it's your plant
flowers baby
Can poinsettias be left up until Easter?
I guess you could. I would have to see what else you have with them.
If it were me though, I probably wouldn't.
Just my opinion.
Reply:you can do what ever you want..it's your plant
flowers baby
Are poinsettias poisonous if eaten by cats or dogs?
I usually give poinsettias as gifts this time of year,but I don't want to harm any family pets.
Are poinsettias poisonous if eaten by cats or dogs?
The plant , in itself, gets a bad rep for being poinsonous. As a euphorbia, it is mildy irritating. However, the greenhouses that grow them to perfection for the holiday season used to use highly toxic pesticides to control whitefly and other highly destructive pests. Newer methods and tighter controls have reduced the problem to the point they are not deadly, but it's better to err on the side of caution.
Make sure the person on your list is aware of the concerns and tell them you don't mind if they regift it. It might let them off the hook for Aunt Hattie in the nursing home.
Reply:they are VERY poisonous, a little can make animals sick.
Reply:Apparently that particular plant is not usually fatally poisonous and it can make a cat or dog very sick if they eat any part of it.
They have such beautiful wreaths in garden stores at this time of year. If they are hung on a wall or door they would be out of reach of any household pets.
Reply:Yes they are poisonous but I don't think to the point of death. I think they can just make a cat or dog pretty sick.
Reply:In a word, yes. Be sure to put them up somewhere where the animals can't get to them.
They are one of the most poisonous houseplants.
Reply:Yes, Poinsettias are poisonous and so is elephant ears, they will make the animals very sick. It can kill your animals. Need to have them check at the vet. sandy_buckie
Are poinsettias poisonous if eaten by cats or dogs?
The plant , in itself, gets a bad rep for being poinsonous. As a euphorbia, it is mildy irritating. However, the greenhouses that grow them to perfection for the holiday season used to use highly toxic pesticides to control whitefly and other highly destructive pests. Newer methods and tighter controls have reduced the problem to the point they are not deadly, but it's better to err on the side of caution.
Make sure the person on your list is aware of the concerns and tell them you don't mind if they regift it. It might let them off the hook for Aunt Hattie in the nursing home.
Reply:they are VERY poisonous, a little can make animals sick.
Reply:Apparently that particular plant is not usually fatally poisonous and it can make a cat or dog very sick if they eat any part of it.
They have such beautiful wreaths in garden stores at this time of year. If they are hung on a wall or door they would be out of reach of any household pets.
Reply:Yes they are poisonous but I don't think to the point of death. I think they can just make a cat or dog pretty sick.
Reply:In a word, yes. Be sure to put them up somewhere where the animals can't get to them.
They are one of the most poisonous houseplants.
Reply:Yes, Poinsettias are poisonous and so is elephant ears, they will make the animals very sick. It can kill your animals. Need to have them check at the vet. sandy_buckie
Poinsettias?
is there a way to stop pets from eating poinsettias?
Poinsettias?
Actually, poinsettias are not poisonous to humans or animals. It was an urban legand in 1919 and has stayed with us all this time. The websites I have listed give some great detail into the history of the poinsettia.
As to how to get your pet to stop eating it...fill a water bottle up and squirt your pet in the rear when they go near it. Or fill a can full of beans or pennies and tape it shut. Everytime they go near it, shake it. Scares them so they won't go near it.
Reply:i heard that they are poisonous to animals
try putting them up higher, or squirting them with water every time they try to eat them
Reply:Keep them out of the room with the cats or dogs. check the local pet store, sometimes they have sprays to spray plants... so that the pet will stay away from it... a scent of some sort, i think it was.
Reply:The poinsettias and the Easter lily are so deadly to cats that take even a small piece of leaf that I just wouldn't have them in my house.
The two most poisonous of plants that can affect your cat.
Reply:Don't have them in the house, or have them high up. They are poisonous to cats.
Reply:keep the poinsettias in a room with the door closed...the are POISONOUS to cats and dogs
Reply:i don't know none of my pets eat them! but i think if you just keep them out of reach that should probably solve the problem.
Reply:what is that?
Reply:YES-put them where the pet can't get to them OR get some chicken wire from the hardware store , put the two ends together to make a roll taller than the plant and enclose the plant in it you can close with ties or the very short bungee ropes. You can still water and care for the plant and still can be seen in all its beauty.
Reply:Put them out of reach of them.
Reply:You could eaither stop keeping pointsettias in your place; or if you do choose to have them, put them in a place where the pet won't be able to get to them while you're away; or say in a loud, direct way "NO!" when you see your pet near the pointsettia.
Reply:YES put them out of reach. Poinsettias r very POISONESS. They WILL make ur kitty VERY sick. And it could DIE.
Type in poisoness plants on ur computer, ud b surprised as to what u will find.
Poinsettias?
Actually, poinsettias are not poisonous to humans or animals. It was an urban legand in 1919 and has stayed with us all this time. The websites I have listed give some great detail into the history of the poinsettia.
As to how to get your pet to stop eating it...fill a water bottle up and squirt your pet in the rear when they go near it. Or fill a can full of beans or pennies and tape it shut. Everytime they go near it, shake it. Scares them so they won't go near it.
Reply:i heard that they are poisonous to animals
try putting them up higher, or squirting them with water every time they try to eat them
Reply:Keep them out of the room with the cats or dogs. check the local pet store, sometimes they have sprays to spray plants... so that the pet will stay away from it... a scent of some sort, i think it was.
Reply:The poinsettias and the Easter lily are so deadly to cats that take even a small piece of leaf that I just wouldn't have them in my house.
The two most poisonous of plants that can affect your cat.
Reply:Don't have them in the house, or have them high up. They are poisonous to cats.
Reply:keep the poinsettias in a room with the door closed...the are POISONOUS to cats and dogs
Reply:i don't know none of my pets eat them! but i think if you just keep them out of reach that should probably solve the problem.
Reply:what is that?
Reply:YES-put them where the pet can't get to them OR get some chicken wire from the hardware store , put the two ends together to make a roll taller than the plant and enclose the plant in it you can close with ties or the very short bungee ropes. You can still water and care for the plant and still can be seen in all its beauty.
Reply:Put them out of reach of them.
Reply:You could eaither stop keeping pointsettias in your place; or if you do choose to have them, put them in a place where the pet won't be able to get to them while you're away; or say in a loud, direct way "NO!" when you see your pet near the pointsettia.
Reply:YES put them out of reach. Poinsettias r very POISONESS. They WILL make ur kitty VERY sick. And it could DIE.
Type in poisoness plants on ur computer, ud b surprised as to what u will find.
Poinsettias - can they live beyond January?
We have no less than 10 Poinsettias in our office that are in varying stages of apparant death. We have faithfully watered, but they are dropping leaves like crazy! Any tips on how we can save them? Thanks in advance!!!
Poinsettias - can they live beyond January?
Hehe...I like that..."varying stages of apparant death." Yes, they can live beyond January. I have one in my office that is 3 years old. Granted, it is difficult to get them to bloom again, but they can remain green for a looooong time. The idea is to not overwater. Also, be sure to remove it from that dang shiny plastic thing they put over the pot and get it repotted into something that has some good drainage (adding a couple of inches of rock in the bottom also helps with that). Poinsettas are packaged in such a way to get them through Christmas and not much beyond. The soil is pretty rotten too, so add some Miracle Grow Potting Mix as well. Water thoroughly about once a week...maybe less if its soil is not completely dry to the touch. Light is also an issue. They should get indirect light for a good portion of the day (10 hours at least), or be in a room that is lit nearly all day long.
Once every few months, put one of those fertilizer stakes in the soil. They can survive, but they're not the easiest houseplant to nurture! Hope there's not a mass botanical homicide in your office in the near future.
Reply:They will have to go into a high light situation. I suspect the office doesn't have great windows and space to put the plants nearby. Since they've been stressed so much, it is probably better to toss them. Otherwise hand them out, take them home, cut them back, put in bright light (not direct harsh light) and get them to releaf if they have the energy. They may be pooped out. If they live until spring, they can be put outside, treated like anyother plant outdoors and brought back in the fall for conditioning for blooming.
Reply:Probably the air in your office is very dry. You might put a saucer under the plant and fill it with small rocks, add water so that the humidity will be increased. Do they have any sunlight?
Reply:They need a very mild climate... and they will! I have one that's 3 yrs old! :)
Reply:My (now former) neighbor had one for years. She planted it in the ground and it was about 8 ft tall. Poinsettias are really stressed out plants. They are the Niles Crane of the plant word. Keep the soil evenly moist (potting them in Miracle Grow Moisture Control Soil would be a good step). And the key to getting them to rebloom next year if they survive intensive care is that they need a certain period of time w/o light to stimulate the blooms.
Poinsettias - can they live beyond January?
Hehe...I like that..."varying stages of apparant death." Yes, they can live beyond January. I have one in my office that is 3 years old. Granted, it is difficult to get them to bloom again, but they can remain green for a looooong time. The idea is to not overwater. Also, be sure to remove it from that dang shiny plastic thing they put over the pot and get it repotted into something that has some good drainage (adding a couple of inches of rock in the bottom also helps with that). Poinsettas are packaged in such a way to get them through Christmas and not much beyond. The soil is pretty rotten too, so add some Miracle Grow Potting Mix as well. Water thoroughly about once a week...maybe less if its soil is not completely dry to the touch. Light is also an issue. They should get indirect light for a good portion of the day (10 hours at least), or be in a room that is lit nearly all day long.
Once every few months, put one of those fertilizer stakes in the soil. They can survive, but they're not the easiest houseplant to nurture! Hope there's not a mass botanical homicide in your office in the near future.
Reply:They will have to go into a high light situation. I suspect the office doesn't have great windows and space to put the plants nearby. Since they've been stressed so much, it is probably better to toss them. Otherwise hand them out, take them home, cut them back, put in bright light (not direct harsh light) and get them to releaf if they have the energy. They may be pooped out. If they live until spring, they can be put outside, treated like anyother plant outdoors and brought back in the fall for conditioning for blooming.
Reply:Probably the air in your office is very dry. You might put a saucer under the plant and fill it with small rocks, add water so that the humidity will be increased. Do they have any sunlight?
Reply:They need a very mild climate... and they will! I have one that's 3 yrs old! :)
Reply:My (now former) neighbor had one for years. She planted it in the ground and it was about 8 ft tall. Poinsettias are really stressed out plants. They are the Niles Crane of the plant word. Keep the soil evenly moist (potting them in Miracle Grow Moisture Control Soil would be a good step). And the key to getting them to rebloom next year if they survive intensive care is that they need a certain period of time w/o light to stimulate the blooms.
Poinsettias care--flowers?
I bought some poinsettias and I've been watering them but they are wilting and they are dying and I'm not sure what I am doing wrong. They live inside and they are taken care of but don't have excessive sun. Is there something special I should do? Thanks
Poinsettias care--flowers?
Put your poinsettias in a place protected from both warm and cold drafts. Don't put them in direct sunlight. Your plants need INDIRECT sunlight for at least six hours per day; if direct sun can't be avoided, diffuse the light with a shade or sheer curtain. Ideally poinsettias thrive at a daytime temperature between 60 and 70 degrees. Nighttime temperature of about 55 degrees is ideal. Keeping the temperature low at night will lengthen the plant’s life, but don't expose the plant to temperature below 50 degrees.
To prolong the bright color of the bracts, temperatures should not exceed 72°F. during the day or 60°F. at night.
Check the soil daily and keep the plant in a well-drained pot. Water the plant thoroughly when the soil surface is dry to the touch, but
make sure you drain excess water from the saucer. Always remove a plant from any decorative container before watering and allow to drain completely before replacing it.
Avoid under- and overwatering. "If you don’t water enough, the plant will wilt and the lower leaves will drop off. Overwatering will cause the roots to rot and the lower leaves to turn yellow and fall off. Root rot is likely if the pot has no drainage holes in the bottom. If it has no holes, make some... If it has holes but they’re covered by foil, either poke holes in the foil or remove it."
http://www.canr.msu.edu/berrien/homehort...
Reply:They may need more sun and it may be the amount you are watering them. The soil needs to be dry to the touch.
This is an article I just wrote that may answer some of your questions, Denise
http://thegardenersrake.com/indoor-plant...
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Poinsettias care--flowers?
Put your poinsettias in a place protected from both warm and cold drafts. Don't put them in direct sunlight. Your plants need INDIRECT sunlight for at least six hours per day; if direct sun can't be avoided, diffuse the light with a shade or sheer curtain. Ideally poinsettias thrive at a daytime temperature between 60 and 70 degrees. Nighttime temperature of about 55 degrees is ideal. Keeping the temperature low at night will lengthen the plant’s life, but don't expose the plant to temperature below 50 degrees.
To prolong the bright color of the bracts, temperatures should not exceed 72°F. during the day or 60°F. at night.
Check the soil daily and keep the plant in a well-drained pot. Water the plant thoroughly when the soil surface is dry to the touch, but
make sure you drain excess water from the saucer. Always remove a plant from any decorative container before watering and allow to drain completely before replacing it.
Avoid under- and overwatering. "If you don’t water enough, the plant will wilt and the lower leaves will drop off. Overwatering will cause the roots to rot and the lower leaves to turn yellow and fall off. Root rot is likely if the pot has no drainage holes in the bottom. If it has no holes, make some... If it has holes but they’re covered by foil, either poke holes in the foil or remove it."
http://www.canr.msu.edu/berrien/homehort...
Reply:They may need more sun and it may be the amount you are watering them. The soil needs to be dry to the touch.
This is an article I just wrote that may answer some of your questions, Denise
http://thegardenersrake.com/indoor-plant...
affiliate reviews
Has anyone had experience growing poinsettias?
For the past 7 years we have bought our Poinsettias finished from Ullerys, but we just found out they were bought out by Bell and will no longer being selling wholesale. They will be selling to Home Depot only. Well, we are thinking about growing our own this year and I'm wondering if anyone has done this and if you could offer me any tips you may know. We would be getting them in as rooted cuttings. Thanks!
Has anyone had experience growing poinsettias?
Several years ago, my neighbor across the street set out an after-Christmas pot of poinsettias in his yard and they grow to about 6 feet every couple years. Each branch grows a bract of the signature red flowers. He cut them back this year and they're only about 3 feet tall now. But, they still bloom like clockwork. He doesn't do anything special to them. They're on the southeast corner of his garage and get full sun every day. This is in Southern California, by the way.
Reply:I love poinsettias!
Here is more information for you:
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/poinsettia/...
Be sure to click on the category at the bottom of the screen.
Has anyone had experience growing poinsettias?
Several years ago, my neighbor across the street set out an after-Christmas pot of poinsettias in his yard and they grow to about 6 feet every couple years. Each branch grows a bract of the signature red flowers. He cut them back this year and they're only about 3 feet tall now. But, they still bloom like clockwork. He doesn't do anything special to them. They're on the southeast corner of his garage and get full sun every day. This is in Southern California, by the way.
Reply:I love poinsettias!
Here is more information for you:
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/poinsettia/...
Be sure to click on the category at the bottom of the screen.
Can poinsettias poison cats or other pets during the Christmas season?
I have two cats at home and one of them always likes to try to eat the leaves or the petals of the poinsettias almost all of the time that she can get away with it. My mom and I try to keep both of our cats away from eating the leaves and petals of the poinsettias, but one of our cats is very persistive with always doing it.
Can poinsettias poison cats or other pets during the Christmas season?
I just read in a newspaper that poinsettias being poisonous is an old wives's tale and completely untrue.
Reply:I have always heard that they can kill any cat or dog. so... I certainly would not want any plant that may harm my pet. There are a lot of different plants that can kill our pets. But onions, chocolate, plastic and things are the worse thing to get near them.
Reply:NO-it is TRUE. Do not have the plants; that is that.
Reply:yes they are poisonous to both dogs and cats, better to have a house of healthy animals than a plant that will only last a few weeks so dont buy poinsettias
Reply:I was told by our veterinarian that poinsettas are indeed poisonous to cats if they eat the leaves.
Reply:yes
Reply:Poinsettias aren't extremely toxic but they are still toxic. I would either put it where she can't get to it. Although with cats, that seems impossible. Or get rid of it altogether.
Read this for more information about plants that are toxic to cats and dogs.
http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants.ht...
Reply:Yes, poinsettias can be toxic to your pets. Keep them away.
Reply:It's a myth.
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Can poinsettias poison cats or other pets during the Christmas season?
I just read in a newspaper that poinsettias being poisonous is an old wives's tale and completely untrue.
Reply:I have always heard that they can kill any cat or dog. so... I certainly would not want any plant that may harm my pet. There are a lot of different plants that can kill our pets. But onions, chocolate, plastic and things are the worse thing to get near them.
Reply:NO-it is TRUE. Do not have the plants; that is that.
Reply:yes they are poisonous to both dogs and cats, better to have a house of healthy animals than a plant that will only last a few weeks so dont buy poinsettias
Reply:I was told by our veterinarian that poinsettas are indeed poisonous to cats if they eat the leaves.
Reply:yes
Reply:Poinsettias aren't extremely toxic but they are still toxic. I would either put it where she can't get to it. Although with cats, that seems impossible. Or get rid of it altogether.
Read this for more information about plants that are toxic to cats and dogs.
http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants.ht...
Reply:Yes, poinsettias can be toxic to your pets. Keep them away.
Reply:It's a myth.
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When do poinsettias turn red?
I bought a poinsettia last Christmas. It's grown all year long. The leaves are green as can be. When are they going to turn red? Is there something special I have to do to make them turn red?
When do poinsettias turn red?
You have to shorten the day light it receives. In high school I worked at a green house and we raised 50,000 plus poinsettias a year. Starting around September place it in the closet around 3 pm and take it out around 7am. This will force the leaves to turn red. Its a lot of work, trust me I know after all the years i worked in the green house I have never bought a poinsettia since.
Reply:normally it should be turning red by now...as most ponsenttias turn red around 1st week of December ..
Reply:Poinsettia's come in white, red and green. Be aware they are poisonous to kids and pets if eaten!
Reply:i've heard that you need to talk to and love it daily, the more love you give, the redder it goes....
it has worked for me in the past,
try it
merry christmas!
Reply:You have to physically shorten their days. So what you usually have to do is put them in total darkness for at least 15 hours per day to force the leaves to change. I think you are too late to do it this year, but try to next year.....
When do poinsettias turn red?
You have to shorten the day light it receives. In high school I worked at a green house and we raised 50,000 plus poinsettias a year. Starting around September place it in the closet around 3 pm and take it out around 7am. This will force the leaves to turn red. Its a lot of work, trust me I know after all the years i worked in the green house I have never bought a poinsettia since.
Reply:normally it should be turning red by now...as most ponsenttias turn red around 1st week of December ..
Reply:Poinsettia's come in white, red and green. Be aware they are poisonous to kids and pets if eaten!
Reply:i've heard that you need to talk to and love it daily, the more love you give, the redder it goes....
it has worked for me in the past,
try it
merry christmas!
Reply:You have to physically shorten their days. So what you usually have to do is put them in total darkness for at least 15 hours per day to force the leaves to change. I think you are too late to do it this year, but try to next year.....
Is there anyone who does not like poinsettias besides me?
Every Christmas the world is bombarded with poinsettias and by New Year's the plants all look, leggy worn out and half dead. And then people agonize about how to take care of them because someone special gave them the poinsettia. I love flowers, plants, trees but I cant stand poinsettias. They are too much trouble to care for, die almost at once, and people pay good money for a plant that most people have no idea how to care for.
Is there anyone who does not like poinsettias besides me?
I agree wholeheartedly, a waste. I'll stick with Amaryllis and paper whites. RScott
Reply:I had a poinsettia pin that came with a lovely story:
The legend of the poinsettia comes from Mexico. It tells of a girl named Maria and her little brother Pablo. They were very poor but always looked forward to the Christmas festival. Each year a large manger scene was set up in the village church, and the days before Christmas were filled with parades and parties. The two children loved Christmas, but were always saddened because they had no money to buy presents. They especially wished that they could give something to the church for the Baby Jesus. But they had nothing.
One Christmas Eve, Maria and Pablo set out for church to attend the service. On their way they picked some weeds growing along the roadside and decided to take them as their gift to the Baby Jesus in the manger scene. Of course they were teased by other children when they arrived with their gift, but they said nothing for they knew they had given what they could. Maria and Pablo began placing the green plants around the manger and miraculously, the green top leaves turned into bright red petals, and soon the manger was surrounded by beautiful star-like flowers and so we see them today.
Reply:I am not that crazy for them, either.
Reply:I find it really strange that all the plants we associate with Christmas (mistletoe, holly, poinsettia) are poisonous to humans. What's the deal with that?
Reply:i dont think they are very pretty
Reply:I usually have a green thumb but with that plant it turns brown! Thought I was the only one that hated that plant. What a waste of money !
Reply:They are too fragile...i can't seem to keep one alive!
Is there anyone who does not like poinsettias besides me?
I agree wholeheartedly, a waste. I'll stick with Amaryllis and paper whites. RScott
Reply:I had a poinsettia pin that came with a lovely story:
The legend of the poinsettia comes from Mexico. It tells of a girl named Maria and her little brother Pablo. They were very poor but always looked forward to the Christmas festival. Each year a large manger scene was set up in the village church, and the days before Christmas were filled with parades and parties. The two children loved Christmas, but were always saddened because they had no money to buy presents. They especially wished that they could give something to the church for the Baby Jesus. But they had nothing.
One Christmas Eve, Maria and Pablo set out for church to attend the service. On their way they picked some weeds growing along the roadside and decided to take them as their gift to the Baby Jesus in the manger scene. Of course they were teased by other children when they arrived with their gift, but they said nothing for they knew they had given what they could. Maria and Pablo began placing the green plants around the manger and miraculously, the green top leaves turned into bright red petals, and soon the manger was surrounded by beautiful star-like flowers and so we see them today.
Reply:I am not that crazy for them, either.
Reply:I find it really strange that all the plants we associate with Christmas (mistletoe, holly, poinsettia) are poisonous to humans. What's the deal with that?
Reply:i dont think they are very pretty
Reply:I usually have a green thumb but with that plant it turns brown! Thought I was the only one that hated that plant. What a waste of money !
Reply:They are too fragile...i can't seem to keep one alive!
Do poinsettias die from a heat draft?
MY auntie has a poinsettia infront of her t.v and it' starting to die... any help soeone plz!!
Do poinsettias die from a heat draft?
they dont like a fast temp. change. could be in a container that wont drain
Do poinsettias die from a heat draft?
they dont like a fast temp. change. could be in a container that wont drain
Best time to grow poinsettias?
I have a rather large poinsettia that I had for 3 years now and I successfully reflowered it two seasons in a row.
I know that poinsettias propagate by cutlings off the main bush...
WHat is the best time to make cuttlings? Is it during the flowering period or in the spring?
Best time to grow poinsettias?
With poinsettias it doesn't really matter since they grow year around if you don't let the cold kill them. You just want to take new growth--something that's still green and slightly bendable.
When you are ready to take a start bend and snap the stem with your fingers. It should be about 3-4 inches. If you use pruners you must sterilize them in alcohol between cuts.
We started our cuttings in July and took more every two weeks so that when Christmas came we would have plants that ranged from very small (one bract) to jumbo (10 or more bracts).
Reply:I would do it in spring with a piece that is actively growing.
Reply:Spring.
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I know that poinsettias propagate by cutlings off the main bush...
WHat is the best time to make cuttlings? Is it during the flowering period or in the spring?
Best time to grow poinsettias?
With poinsettias it doesn't really matter since they grow year around if you don't let the cold kill them. You just want to take new growth--something that's still green and slightly bendable.
When you are ready to take a start bend and snap the stem with your fingers. It should be about 3-4 inches. If you use pruners you must sterilize them in alcohol between cuts.
We started our cuttings in July and took more every two weeks so that when Christmas came we would have plants that ranged from very small (one bract) to jumbo (10 or more bracts).
Reply:I would do it in spring with a piece that is actively growing.
Reply:Spring.
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Poinsettias?
How do I care for my poinsettia?
Poinsettias?
Keep it near a sunny window (they are semitropical plants)
keep it warm but not hot - 65-75 degrees (colder makes the leaves drop off)
water it - just enough to keep the soil moist but not wet. put enough water on it you can feel the moisture, but not so much drops cling to your hands.
Reply:Poinsettias...Todas las plantas necesitan agua, luz, aire fresco y ciertas condiciones de temperatura y humedad para desarrollarse adecuadamente. Ten en cuenta que según la especie estas necesidades varÃan. En la etiqueta encontrarás las instrucciones precisas para que puedas cuidar tu planta correctamente...Asegúrate de ubicar tu planta en el lugar apropiado según las condiciones que le sean favorables y no olvides seguir las instrucciones de cuidado que se encuentran en la etiqueta...La mayorÃa de plantas prefieren secarse un poco antes de volver a ser regadas. Ten en cuenta que las plantas mueren más fácilmente por exceso de agua y no por sequedad...Las plantas deben regarse alrededor de su base, evitando mojar los tallos...Los envases de Tallos NO tienen orificio de drenaje. Sigue las instrucciones de riego correctamente para evitar que se acumule agua en el fondo y que de esta forma las raÃces se pudran...A las plantas les gustan los ambientes húmedos. RocÃa sus hojas con cierta regularidad, a menos que la etiqueta indique lo contrario (plantas como la poinsettia pueden mancharse con facilidad). Evita mojar las flores...Evita calor excesivo, la luz directa del sol o corrientes de aire fuertes. No es aconsejable poner plantas muy cerca de las ventanas o bajo una claraboya (a excepción de los cactus), ya que en algún momento del dÃa podrÃan recibir los rayos directos del sol...Cuando encuentres hojas o flores marchitas, córtalas con una tijera en el punto más cercano a su base, para que las nuevas crezcan más fácilmente...Limpia las hojas con regularidad para asegurar que estén libres de polvo. Asà tu planta podrá respirar adecuadamente...Las plantas necesitan abono para crecer, florecer y mantenerse saludables. Es recomendable usar abonos orgánicos de acuerdo al tipo de planta (follaje o flor)...Si tus plantas no se ven saludables a pesar de haber seguido correctamente las instrucciones de cuidado, cámbialas de lugar. No todas las plantas se adaptan igual de bien a lugares con las condiciones apropiadas...
Cada planta de Tallos viene acompañada de una etiqueta en la que se especifican cuidadosamente las instrucciones de cuidado según la especie. En la página de cada planta podrás consultarlas.
Reply:Poinsettia need Indirect, filtered light when you first bring them home for the holidays.
Put your poinsettias in a place protected from both warm and cold drafts. Don't put them in direct sunlight. Your plants need INDIRECT sunlight for at least six hours per day; if direct sun can't be avoided, diffuse the light with a shade or sheer curtain. Ideally poinsettias thrive at a daytime temperature between 60 and 70 degrees. Nighttime temperature of about 55 degrees is ideal. Keeping the temperature low at night will lengthen the plant’s life, but don't expose the plant to temperature below 50 degrees.
To prolong the bright color of the bracts, temperatures should not exceed 72°F. during the day or 60°F. at night.
Check the soil daily and keep the plant in a well-drained pot. Water the plant thoroughly when the soil surface is dry to the touch, but make sure you drain excess water from the saucer. Always remove a plant from any decorative container before watering and allow to drain completely before replacing it.
Avoid under- and overwatering. "If you don’t water enough, the plant will wilt and the lower leaves will drop off. Overwatering will cause the roots to rot and the lower leaves to turn yellow and fall off. Root rot is likely if the pot has no drainage holes in the bottom. If it has no holes, make some... If it has holes but they’re covered by foil, either poke holes in the foil or remove it."
http://www.canr.msu.edu/berrien/homehort...
They go through a cycle of growth... then rest.
In late December, or when the leaves begin to drop, get the plant ready for a dormant (resting) period. Decrease the watering %26amp; when the leaves drop... cut the stems back to about two or three growth buds or “eyes”. Store the poinsettia plant in a cool place like a basement.
In late spring when the danger of frost is over bring your poinsettia out of its dormancy by watering deeply and setting the plant in a bright, sunny place outdoors Or repot it using fresh soil, water it, %26amp; put it on a patio or protected spot. Trim new shoots sprouting from the stems to only three or four shoots. Give the plant a little fertilizer two or three times a year during its growing season.
http://plantsbulbs.suite101.com/article....
Bring them indoors in the fall before it frosts. Beginning in September,keep them at 50 degrees and in total darkness (in a closet) for 14-15 hours per day.
Around Thanksgiving, you'll notice your plant turning leafy %26amp; the colors returning. Bring them back out into filtered sunlight and thoroughly water it again.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/Poinsetti...
Good Luck! Hope this is helpful.
Reply:I'm in full agreement with Doris. Be sure to read all of the link that she gave you so you can keep it all year long.
Reply:Here in the tropics, they get damaged by aphids (especially the mealy bugs). Though I dislike using pesticides, if the infestation is heavy and the natural predators like the preying mantis and the lady birds are unable to check it, I spray Sevin.
I also dead head the dried flowers and severely prune.
Fertilizer is a general purpose 10-10-10 NPK with compost and bone meal.
Poinsettias?
Keep it near a sunny window (they are semitropical plants)
keep it warm but not hot - 65-75 degrees (colder makes the leaves drop off)
water it - just enough to keep the soil moist but not wet. put enough water on it you can feel the moisture, but not so much drops cling to your hands.
Reply:Poinsettias...Todas las plantas necesitan agua, luz, aire fresco y ciertas condiciones de temperatura y humedad para desarrollarse adecuadamente. Ten en cuenta que según la especie estas necesidades varÃan. En la etiqueta encontrarás las instrucciones precisas para que puedas cuidar tu planta correctamente...Asegúrate de ubicar tu planta en el lugar apropiado según las condiciones que le sean favorables y no olvides seguir las instrucciones de cuidado que se encuentran en la etiqueta...La mayorÃa de plantas prefieren secarse un poco antes de volver a ser regadas. Ten en cuenta que las plantas mueren más fácilmente por exceso de agua y no por sequedad...Las plantas deben regarse alrededor de su base, evitando mojar los tallos...Los envases de Tallos NO tienen orificio de drenaje. Sigue las instrucciones de riego correctamente para evitar que se acumule agua en el fondo y que de esta forma las raÃces se pudran...A las plantas les gustan los ambientes húmedos. RocÃa sus hojas con cierta regularidad, a menos que la etiqueta indique lo contrario (plantas como la poinsettia pueden mancharse con facilidad). Evita mojar las flores...Evita calor excesivo, la luz directa del sol o corrientes de aire fuertes. No es aconsejable poner plantas muy cerca de las ventanas o bajo una claraboya (a excepción de los cactus), ya que en algún momento del dÃa podrÃan recibir los rayos directos del sol...Cuando encuentres hojas o flores marchitas, córtalas con una tijera en el punto más cercano a su base, para que las nuevas crezcan más fácilmente...Limpia las hojas con regularidad para asegurar que estén libres de polvo. Asà tu planta podrá respirar adecuadamente...Las plantas necesitan abono para crecer, florecer y mantenerse saludables. Es recomendable usar abonos orgánicos de acuerdo al tipo de planta (follaje o flor)...Si tus plantas no se ven saludables a pesar de haber seguido correctamente las instrucciones de cuidado, cámbialas de lugar. No todas las plantas se adaptan igual de bien a lugares con las condiciones apropiadas...
Cada planta de Tallos viene acompañada de una etiqueta en la que se especifican cuidadosamente las instrucciones de cuidado según la especie. En la página de cada planta podrás consultarlas.
Reply:Poinsettia need Indirect, filtered light when you first bring them home for the holidays.
Put your poinsettias in a place protected from both warm and cold drafts. Don't put them in direct sunlight. Your plants need INDIRECT sunlight for at least six hours per day; if direct sun can't be avoided, diffuse the light with a shade or sheer curtain. Ideally poinsettias thrive at a daytime temperature between 60 and 70 degrees. Nighttime temperature of about 55 degrees is ideal. Keeping the temperature low at night will lengthen the plant’s life, but don't expose the plant to temperature below 50 degrees.
To prolong the bright color of the bracts, temperatures should not exceed 72°F. during the day or 60°F. at night.
Check the soil daily and keep the plant in a well-drained pot. Water the plant thoroughly when the soil surface is dry to the touch, but make sure you drain excess water from the saucer. Always remove a plant from any decorative container before watering and allow to drain completely before replacing it.
Avoid under- and overwatering. "If you don’t water enough, the plant will wilt and the lower leaves will drop off. Overwatering will cause the roots to rot and the lower leaves to turn yellow and fall off. Root rot is likely if the pot has no drainage holes in the bottom. If it has no holes, make some... If it has holes but they’re covered by foil, either poke holes in the foil or remove it."
http://www.canr.msu.edu/berrien/homehort...
They go through a cycle of growth... then rest.
In late December, or when the leaves begin to drop, get the plant ready for a dormant (resting) period. Decrease the watering %26amp; when the leaves drop... cut the stems back to about two or three growth buds or “eyes”. Store the poinsettia plant in a cool place like a basement.
In late spring when the danger of frost is over bring your poinsettia out of its dormancy by watering deeply and setting the plant in a bright, sunny place outdoors Or repot it using fresh soil, water it, %26amp; put it on a patio or protected spot. Trim new shoots sprouting from the stems to only three or four shoots. Give the plant a little fertilizer two or three times a year during its growing season.
http://plantsbulbs.suite101.com/article....
Bring them indoors in the fall before it frosts. Beginning in September,keep them at 50 degrees and in total darkness (in a closet) for 14-15 hours per day.
Around Thanksgiving, you'll notice your plant turning leafy %26amp; the colors returning. Bring them back out into filtered sunlight and thoroughly water it again.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/Poinsetti...
Good Luck! Hope this is helpful.
Reply:I'm in full agreement with Doris. Be sure to read all of the link that she gave you so you can keep it all year long.
Reply:Here in the tropics, they get damaged by aphids (especially the mealy bugs). Though I dislike using pesticides, if the infestation is heavy and the natural predators like the preying mantis and the lady birds are unable to check it, I spray Sevin.
I also dead head the dried flowers and severely prune.
Fertilizer is a general purpose 10-10-10 NPK with compost and bone meal.
Caring for poinsettias?
How do u keep a poinsettia alive for a long time when it is potted,..can u keep a poinsettia potted?
Caring for poinsettias?
Hello To You,
I found these sites showing the way to keep and enjoy my poinsettias.
Take a look, you will gain new knowledge and have fun, too!
Hope this helps,
Dave
Reply:You're Welcome,
Have Fun %26amp; Enjoy Yourself,
Dave Report It
Reply:You can keep a poinsettia alive just like any house plant but it is difficult to get the red leaves back it takes a special dark and light sequence
Reply:I have had mine for several years. It stays in the house during the winter months. Only problem I haven't been able to get the red leaves back. I really haven't tried either. Good luck with yours.
Reply:Depends where you live. In the southern US put its pot outside in April and keep it outside, away from the porch light or any light at all all night long. Bring it in before the first frost. If it is starting to show color you are home free. If not, keep it in a spare room or glassed porch, only letting it have natural sunlight. No artificial light at all until it begins to show red bracts.
Fertilizer: a high-phosphorus fertilizer with micronutrients. Poinsettias must have a bit of Boron (one of the micronutrients) to thrive.
Reply:I saw a report on the news on this subject:
They need to be in cool and dry place.
Never saturate with water, but keep moist.
The red leaves will not stay red, but they suggest to cut-off them off, when they dry-up, with straight cut and not at an angle.
They should keep on blooming depending on your type of weather.
Caring for poinsettias?
Hello To You,
I found these sites showing the way to keep and enjoy my poinsettias.
Take a look, you will gain new knowledge and have fun, too!
Hope this helps,
Dave
Reply:You're Welcome,
Have Fun %26amp; Enjoy Yourself,
Dave Report It
Reply:You can keep a poinsettia alive just like any house plant but it is difficult to get the red leaves back it takes a special dark and light sequence
Reply:I have had mine for several years. It stays in the house during the winter months. Only problem I haven't been able to get the red leaves back. I really haven't tried either. Good luck with yours.
Reply:Depends where you live. In the southern US put its pot outside in April and keep it outside, away from the porch light or any light at all all night long. Bring it in before the first frost. If it is starting to show color you are home free. If not, keep it in a spare room or glassed porch, only letting it have natural sunlight. No artificial light at all until it begins to show red bracts.
Fertilizer: a high-phosphorus fertilizer with micronutrients. Poinsettias must have a bit of Boron (one of the micronutrients) to thrive.
Reply:I saw a report on the news on this subject:
They need to be in cool and dry place.
Never saturate with water, but keep moist.
The red leaves will not stay red, but they suggest to cut-off them off, when they dry-up, with straight cut and not at an angle.
They should keep on blooming depending on your type of weather.
Where can I get a free quilt pattern for #014 "In Full Bloom" (poinsettia patch)?
The quilt pattern was in the magazine Country Woman in December 2005
Where can I get a free quilt pattern for #014 "In Full Bloom" (poinsettia patch)?
Don't know where you can get it for free, but this is cheap http://www.chickadeecharms.com/patterns....
Where can I get a free quilt pattern for #014 "In Full Bloom" (poinsettia patch)?
Don't know where you can get it for free, but this is cheap http://www.chickadeecharms.com/patterns....
How do i get rid of fungus gnats and thrips on my poinsettia with out using pesticides?
Fungus gnats is a no brainer........pour soapy water through the soil........wait a bit-up to about 15 minutes.......then rinse through.
Thrips are another matter. Here's a web piece:
"Thrips Control: Remove weeds and grass from around garden areas to eliminate alternate hosts. Yellow sticky traps are helpful for monitoring adult populations. If found, use the Bug Blaster or hose off plants with a strong stream of water to reduce pest numbers. Release commercially available beneficial insects, such as Minute Pirate Bugs, Thrips Predators, ladybugs and lacewing, to attack and destroy all stages of thrips. For best results, make releases when pest levels are low to medium. If populations are high, use a least-toxic, short-lived natural pesticide to establish control, then release predatory insects to maintain control. Insecticidal soap, neem oil, and botanical insecticides can be used to spot treat heavily infested areas. Clean up crop debris, especially onion leaves after harvest.
Tip: Insecticidal soap, neem oil, and botanical insecticides are contact insecticides. For effective control, it is necessary to provide thorough coverage, especially inside the plant base of the leaves where the majority of pests are located."
How do i get rid of fungus gnats and thrips on my poinsettia with out using pesticides?
Take a spray bottle with water and add a little dish soap and spray it on your plants. It has always worked for my regular house plants.
bacteria
Thrips are another matter. Here's a web piece:
"Thrips Control: Remove weeds and grass from around garden areas to eliminate alternate hosts. Yellow sticky traps are helpful for monitoring adult populations. If found, use the Bug Blaster or hose off plants with a strong stream of water to reduce pest numbers. Release commercially available beneficial insects, such as Minute Pirate Bugs, Thrips Predators, ladybugs and lacewing, to attack and destroy all stages of thrips. For best results, make releases when pest levels are low to medium. If populations are high, use a least-toxic, short-lived natural pesticide to establish control, then release predatory insects to maintain control. Insecticidal soap, neem oil, and botanical insecticides can be used to spot treat heavily infested areas. Clean up crop debris, especially onion leaves after harvest.
Tip: Insecticidal soap, neem oil, and botanical insecticides are contact insecticides. For effective control, it is necessary to provide thorough coverage, especially inside the plant base of the leaves where the majority of pests are located."
How do i get rid of fungus gnats and thrips on my poinsettia with out using pesticides?
Take a spray bottle with water and add a little dish soap and spray it on your plants. It has always worked for my regular house plants.
bacteria
Am I the only one that is looking forward to the Poinsettia Bowl?
I'm Pickin' Utah, though I think it could go either way
Am I the only one that is looking forward to the Poinsettia Bowl?
Nope, I'm excited too. It should be a very good game. I'm actually picking Navy. They have a lot of heart and I believe they are a little more physical. Overall should be an excellent game to start off....BOWL SEASON!! YAY! %26lt;----Pardon me, I love this time of year.
Reply:Yes, probably.
Reply:yeah u r the only one "***" i mean kid
Reply:No way man. It's been almost three weeks since there's been any college football. I need my fix! Besides,both of those teams are pretty good. It will be interesting to see how Navy plays with their coach leaving. That triple option they ran looked pretty nasty sometimes in the Army-Navy game.
Reply:Go Navy..... I am looking forward because it is the start of the bowl season.....
Navy 27 Utah 24
Reply:Probably quite a few Naval Academy graduates in San Diego that are looking forward to the game.
Reply:ya
Reply:I'm going with Navy - they have an unbelievable running game. it should be a good game.
Reply:Unless you have allegence to one of these schools, no one really cares except for in the Bowl pools.
Reply:I'm just glad the Bowl Season is starting!
Reply:I'm very much afraid you are.
Am I the only one that is looking forward to the Poinsettia Bowl?
Nope, I'm excited too. It should be a very good game. I'm actually picking Navy. They have a lot of heart and I believe they are a little more physical. Overall should be an excellent game to start off....BOWL SEASON!! YAY! %26lt;----Pardon me, I love this time of year.
Reply:Yes, probably.
Reply:yeah u r the only one "***" i mean kid
Reply:No way man. It's been almost three weeks since there's been any college football. I need my fix! Besides,both of those teams are pretty good. It will be interesting to see how Navy plays with their coach leaving. That triple option they ran looked pretty nasty sometimes in the Army-Navy game.
Reply:Go Navy..... I am looking forward because it is the start of the bowl season.....
Navy 27 Utah 24
Reply:Probably quite a few Naval Academy graduates in San Diego that are looking forward to the game.
Reply:ya
Reply:I'm going with Navy - they have an unbelievable running game. it should be a good game.
Reply:Unless you have allegence to one of these schools, no one really cares except for in the Bowl pools.
Reply:I'm just glad the Bowl Season is starting!
Reply:I'm very much afraid you are.
I would like to know is the best time to plant poinsettia. My e-mail is ceyodts@yahoo.com Thank you?
The best place I know to get information on plants and good planting time is here
www.waysidegardens.com
I've been using their site and buying plants from them for years. Great people and very knowledgeable.
www.waysidegardens.com
I've been using their site and buying plants from them for years. Great people and very knowledgeable.
Why do I hate people so much when they mispronounce Poinsettia?
Every Christmas, I have to suffer through people calling it a poin-set-a. It is pronounced poin-set-ee-a. It grates my ears when people don't pronounce it right. Hello? There's an "I" in there! It doesn't magically become silent just because you're too damn lazy to pronounce it!
Merry Christmas!
Why do I hate people so much when they mispronounce Poinsettia?
I'm with you. I'm angry today at people who insist on pronouncing "Pinochet" with a hard "t" at the end. Ones ability to correctly use the language is a tangible sign of their intelligence.
Reply:What's a hore? Report It
Reply:look up the word in the dictionary! BOTH pronunciations are correct. Ha! I love it when people think they're so more intelligent than everyone else, and then they get put in their place.
*Edit* so I'm an idiot now. My entire intelligence is determined by the fact that I pronounce a word according to one of its TWO ACCEPTED pronunciations? Whatever, if it makes you feel superior. The word is a fake latin word anyways, he just added ia to his name. So not everyone pronouces it like it would be in Latin, so what? It's not wrong and everyone understands what you are talking about! I highly doubt that out of all the words borrowed in the english language you pronounce them as in the original language.
Reply:Well, I m one of those you hate. I say it that way because that's the only thing i ve heard it called.
From this day forth I vow to pronounce it right.
But seriously I don't think this will be a life changing thing.
Have a Merry Christmas, yourself.
Reply:Well, Merry Christmas to you, too!!
Reply:Maybe you're related to the man the plant is named after. Pretty cool history on the origins of how that name came about. Hey he'd be proud of your due diligence in making it right!
Reply:Hmm yeah.
Reply:This is one of my pet peeves!!!
Reply:I guess it's just a "Neerdowellian" thing.
Reply:Just tell them to say Christmas flower...it's less irritating!
Reply:You should change your screen name to the grinch. get over it.
Reply:Me thinks ye protest too much. O.C.D. seek help.
Merry Christmas!
Why do I hate people so much when they mispronounce Poinsettia?
I'm with you. I'm angry today at people who insist on pronouncing "Pinochet" with a hard "t" at the end. Ones ability to correctly use the language is a tangible sign of their intelligence.
Reply:What's a hore? Report It
Reply:look up the word in the dictionary! BOTH pronunciations are correct. Ha! I love it when people think they're so more intelligent than everyone else, and then they get put in their place.
*Edit* so I'm an idiot now. My entire intelligence is determined by the fact that I pronounce a word according to one of its TWO ACCEPTED pronunciations? Whatever, if it makes you feel superior. The word is a fake latin word anyways, he just added ia to his name. So not everyone pronouces it like it would be in Latin, so what? It's not wrong and everyone understands what you are talking about! I highly doubt that out of all the words borrowed in the english language you pronounce them as in the original language.
Reply:Well, I m one of those you hate. I say it that way because that's the only thing i ve heard it called.
From this day forth I vow to pronounce it right.
But seriously I don't think this will be a life changing thing.
Have a Merry Christmas, yourself.
Reply:Well, Merry Christmas to you, too!!
Reply:Maybe you're related to the man the plant is named after. Pretty cool history on the origins of how that name came about. Hey he'd be proud of your due diligence in making it right!
Reply:Hmm yeah.
Reply:This is one of my pet peeves!!!
Reply:I guess it's just a "Neerdowellian" thing.
Reply:Just tell them to say Christmas flower...it's less irritating!
Reply:You should change your screen name to the grinch. get over it.
Reply:Me thinks ye protest too much. O.C.D. seek help.
I live in Central Minnesota can I plant my poinsettia plant outside this summer and will it bloom again?
Well, I am only familiar with winter in Minnesota, so planting out I don't know.
BUT, as for the flowers, or fake flowers, colored bracs actually. That depends on the sunlight, as the light gets less and less in the sky the poinsettia start to get the signal to color up! So , 8 hours of Sun or less will be an encouragement to color.
The University of Minnesota has a HUGE horticultural program, so try their web site. That much I am sure of, just as I am sure of WINTER in Minnesota!!!!!!!
I live in Central Minnesota can I plant my poinsettia plant outside this summer and will it bloom again?
No, even given all of the poinsettia plant varieties there are, you live too far north for them to grown outside.
Place it in its container outside during the summer months, under a tree so that it does not get direct sunlight. Then, as the nights get cold,take it in and begin the normal darkness routine. It will bloom.
Reply:dont plant outside if you have winter, bring the plant in when the weather drops to around 50 or below ,keep it in a area thats not to hot or cold,no diredt sun light shad they love.Even if it dies down the roots will still be alive in most cases. You can give it a little water every week not much. It should regrow you can give it a little of miracle grow in the water.Happy gardening.
Reply:Honey, try these places.
http://www.humeseeds.com/xmaspoin.htm
http://gardening.about.com/od/winterinth...
http://www.google.com/search?q=poinsetti...
Good luck hope they help
Reply:Poinsettas bloom only durring short days. By the time your days are short enough to initiate bloom the weather will be to cold.
Reply:the blooms are called brackin it's going to put out new growth should brack again in time but it will not handle the cold it is a deep south plant usually in Mexico
fresh fruit baskets
BUT, as for the flowers, or fake flowers, colored bracs actually. That depends on the sunlight, as the light gets less and less in the sky the poinsettia start to get the signal to color up! So , 8 hours of Sun or less will be an encouragement to color.
The University of Minnesota has a HUGE horticultural program, so try their web site. That much I am sure of, just as I am sure of WINTER in Minnesota!!!!!!!
I live in Central Minnesota can I plant my poinsettia plant outside this summer and will it bloom again?
No, even given all of the poinsettia plant varieties there are, you live too far north for them to grown outside.
Place it in its container outside during the summer months, under a tree so that it does not get direct sunlight. Then, as the nights get cold,take it in and begin the normal darkness routine. It will bloom.
Reply:dont plant outside if you have winter, bring the plant in when the weather drops to around 50 or below ,keep it in a area thats not to hot or cold,no diredt sun light shad they love.Even if it dies down the roots will still be alive in most cases. You can give it a little water every week not much. It should regrow you can give it a little of miracle grow in the water.Happy gardening.
Reply:Honey, try these places.
http://www.humeseeds.com/xmaspoin.htm
http://gardening.about.com/od/winterinth...
http://www.google.com/search?q=poinsetti...
Good luck hope they help
Reply:Poinsettas bloom only durring short days. By the time your days are short enough to initiate bloom the weather will be to cold.
Reply:the blooms are called brackin it's going to put out new growth should brack again in time but it will not handle the cold it is a deep south plant usually in Mexico
fresh fruit baskets
How should you raise the pH level of a poinsettia plant?
add a drop or two of ammonia to your water.
How should you raise the pH level of a poinsettia plant?
To raise the pH level of a Poinsettia Plant use 1 tablespoon of Baking soda in 1 gallon of water and rinse the root one time per week.
Reply:Why? I'm assuming you mean the soil, not the plant.
Add calcium carbonate or wood ash to the soil. Or very dilute potassium hydroxide.
Reply:To raise the pH level of a Poinsettia Plant use 1 tablespoon of Baking soda in 1 gallon of water and rinse the root one time per week.
How should you raise the pH level of a poinsettia plant?
To raise the pH level of a Poinsettia Plant use 1 tablespoon of Baking soda in 1 gallon of water and rinse the root one time per week.
Reply:Why? I'm assuming you mean the soil, not the plant.
Add calcium carbonate or wood ash to the soil. Or very dilute potassium hydroxide.
Reply:To raise the pH level of a Poinsettia Plant use 1 tablespoon of Baking soda in 1 gallon of water and rinse the root one time per week.
What is the meanings of deffodils,ball mum single, poinsettia, rattan, chrysantchemum?
This is very specific to the culture you live in, and to the Victorian era (1832-1907). Also remember most people, as in maybe 1 in 10,000 will even have the thought of understanding or thinking of the meaning of a specific flower. Presuming you live in the U.S. these are thought to be the representations.
* Daffodil : respect and admiration
* Mum : bronze excitement;red sharing %26amp; love;white truth;yellow secret admirer
* Poinsettia : asking for “Be Of Good Cheer”
* rattan : ?
* Chrysanthemum : friendship; red love; white truth;yellow slighted love
The color is more important then the type of flower:
Red love, passion, lust
Pink happiness, love
White purity, innocence, pure love (not eros, but pathos or philia)
Yellow friendship; or slighted love; or secret love
What is the meanings of deffodils,ball mum single, poinsettia, rattan, chrysantchemum?
all of these are flowers
* Daffodil : respect and admiration
* Mum : bronze excitement;red sharing %26amp; love;white truth;yellow secret admirer
* Poinsettia : asking for “Be Of Good Cheer”
* rattan : ?
* Chrysanthemum : friendship; red love; white truth;yellow slighted love
The color is more important then the type of flower:
Red love, passion, lust
Pink happiness, love
White purity, innocence, pure love (not eros, but pathos or philia)
Yellow friendship; or slighted love; or secret love
What is the meanings of deffodils,ball mum single, poinsettia, rattan, chrysantchemum?
all of these are flowers
What liquid fertilizer do i use to turn my poinsettia red?
it's not fertilizer that does it. It's light.
From October to Thanksgiving, you have to put the things in a closet with grow lights on a timer, so that they get EXACTLY 10 hours of light and 14 hours of TOTAL DARKNESS. That's the key.
The rest of the instructions are to start allowing the plant to grow gradually dry starting in April. (not bone dry, just dry-ish). Then store in 60 degree, airy location. Mid-May, prune plant to four inches above soil level. Re-pot. Place in very bright window, with temps between 65-75 degrees, and water when the soil surface is dry. After new growth appears, fertilize evert two weeks. In June take outdoors, in a lightly shaded location. Water and fertilize as before. Pinch one stem in early July. Allow 3-4 leaves to remian on each stem between mid August and September 1st. Bring indoors in September.
In October - begin the regimented Light and Dark procedure to get the brachts to change color.
It's more trouble than looking after a toddler, if you ask me.
Good Luck.
What liquid fertilizer do i use to turn my poinsettia red?
sorry - it is not the fertiliser but the amount of light that does it.
Reply:color is determined by the variety of poinsettia you have if you have a pink one it will always be pink a white one will always be white. you can't change the color with fertilizer. hope that helps a little. to make it "bloom" you flower the advice in the other posts.
From October to Thanksgiving, you have to put the things in a closet with grow lights on a timer, so that they get EXACTLY 10 hours of light and 14 hours of TOTAL DARKNESS. That's the key.
The rest of the instructions are to start allowing the plant to grow gradually dry starting in April. (not bone dry, just dry-ish). Then store in 60 degree, airy location. Mid-May, prune plant to four inches above soil level. Re-pot. Place in very bright window, with temps between 65-75 degrees, and water when the soil surface is dry. After new growth appears, fertilize evert two weeks. In June take outdoors, in a lightly shaded location. Water and fertilize as before. Pinch one stem in early July. Allow 3-4 leaves to remian on each stem between mid August and September 1st. Bring indoors in September.
In October - begin the regimented Light and Dark procedure to get the brachts to change color.
It's more trouble than looking after a toddler, if you ask me.
Good Luck.
What liquid fertilizer do i use to turn my poinsettia red?
sorry - it is not the fertiliser but the amount of light that does it.
Reply:color is determined by the variety of poinsettia you have if you have a pink one it will always be pink a white one will always be white. you can't change the color with fertilizer. hope that helps a little. to make it "bloom" you flower the advice in the other posts.
How often do I have to water an indoor Poinsettia?
Poinsettia Care
Poinsettias like lots of bright, indirect sunlight and prefer humid conditions (so you may want to mist your plant if your home is very dry due to heating or climate). As for watering, let the soil dry out between watering. The soil should be dry to the touch. Also, be sure not to let the plants pot stand in water at the plants base or saucer(A layer of pebbles in the bottom of the tray keeps the plant out of the water and increases the humidity around the plant). Poinsettias are sensitive to extreme temperature, so don’t place your plant next to a heater or near a drafty window or doorway. A daytime temp of around 65 degrees and nights around 60 degrees will provide perfect conditions for your poinsettia. Whitefly can sometimes be a pest for this plant; check your purchase closely. If you pick it up, and things fly, and they're white, well, there it is. Pretty easily taken care of with insecticidial soap or my favorite indoor pesticide, pyrethrine (made of daisies; it's organic and safe if you don't drink it).
How often do I have to water an indoor Poinsettia?
Poinsettia like well drained soil. If you purchased a plant or received it as a gift, re-pot it soon after the holiday season. Get a clay type pot bigger than the one in came in. Make sure that it has at least on half to one inch of pebbles in the bottom before you add any soil. Any good potting soil should work. Tamp the soil around the plant and water well just after re-potting. Allow all excess water to drain away.
For care during the rest of the year, lots of sun and only water when the soil is totally dry to your touch. You may have to add extra soil the first time or so that you water. Water until it starts to drain out the bottom of the pot and a then allow the excess water to drain away as before.
You can cover the “ugly” clay pot for the holiday season with colored foil or cellophane.
Investing
Poinsettias like lots of bright, indirect sunlight and prefer humid conditions (so you may want to mist your plant if your home is very dry due to heating or climate). As for watering, let the soil dry out between watering. The soil should be dry to the touch. Also, be sure not to let the plants pot stand in water at the plants base or saucer(A layer of pebbles in the bottom of the tray keeps the plant out of the water and increases the humidity around the plant). Poinsettias are sensitive to extreme temperature, so don’t place your plant next to a heater or near a drafty window or doorway. A daytime temp of around 65 degrees and nights around 60 degrees will provide perfect conditions for your poinsettia. Whitefly can sometimes be a pest for this plant; check your purchase closely. If you pick it up, and things fly, and they're white, well, there it is. Pretty easily taken care of with insecticidial soap or my favorite indoor pesticide, pyrethrine (made of daisies; it's organic and safe if you don't drink it).
How often do I have to water an indoor Poinsettia?
Poinsettia like well drained soil. If you purchased a plant or received it as a gift, re-pot it soon after the holiday season. Get a clay type pot bigger than the one in came in. Make sure that it has at least on half to one inch of pebbles in the bottom before you add any soil. Any good potting soil should work. Tamp the soil around the plant and water well just after re-potting. Allow all excess water to drain away.
For care during the rest of the year, lots of sun and only water when the soil is totally dry to your touch. You may have to add extra soil the first time or so that you water. Water until it starts to drain out the bottom of the pot and a then allow the excess water to drain away as before.
You can cover the “ugly” clay pot for the holiday season with colored foil or cellophane.
Investing
How should you raise the pH level of a poinsettia plant?
On acid soils, the pH can be raised by adding lime (calcium).
Happy Gardening!
Happy Gardening!
What would happen if a dog ate a poinsettia?
I think our dog got into one? Any advice for him? Will he be okay?
What would happen if a dog ate a poinsettia?
For years poinsettias had the bad reputation of being poisonous. While they are not meant to be eaten by humans, pets or livestock, ingesting poinsettias would probably cause some stomach upset, as would eating most any houseplant. However poinsettias have undergone extensive testing and there is no evidence that they are toxic or unsafe to have in the house. They are also safe to put into the compost.
A more likely problem to watch out for is contact dermatitis. Euphorbias exude a milky sap when broken. (Think of milkweed.) Some people are sensitive to this sap, which can cause an itchy rash. Be especially careful not to rub your eyes after touching the plants.
Reply:take him to the vet he may die
Reply:my dog has eaten two and no problems I have heard that the poison poinsettia is an urban legend
Reply:Poinsettias are very dangerous to an animal. It depends on the amount ingested. However DO NOT RISK IT, head to the ER Vet immediately, because it can cause death.
Reply:If your dog has eaten poinsettias, i think he will be fine. I have only heard of cats getting sick from poinsettias. Cats don't even get sick from poinsettias unless they eat a lot of it. Most animals don't like the taste of them either, so I'm sure you dog didn't eat real much if it did eat any. But just to be sure, i would make sure your dog is eating right. If hes getting sick or doing anything out of the ordinary, i would take him to the vet just to be sure hes alright. I would probably take him to the vet anyway if you are really that concerned, or at least talk to a veterinarian. I'm sure he is fine, but just incase, good luck!
Reply:The leaves and stems, I believe, cause intestinal upset. or even mouth ulcers. It's the berries that can be a bigger problem and can be dangerous. Call your local emergency clinic and get their advice as soon as possible.
Hope this helps
Good luck
Reply:They are poisonous to animals. Take him to the vet immeadietly.
Reply:"poinsettas" are poisoness, get him to a vet
What would happen if a dog ate a poinsettia?
For years poinsettias had the bad reputation of being poisonous. While they are not meant to be eaten by humans, pets or livestock, ingesting poinsettias would probably cause some stomach upset, as would eating most any houseplant. However poinsettias have undergone extensive testing and there is no evidence that they are toxic or unsafe to have in the house. They are also safe to put into the compost.
A more likely problem to watch out for is contact dermatitis. Euphorbias exude a milky sap when broken. (Think of milkweed.) Some people are sensitive to this sap, which can cause an itchy rash. Be especially careful not to rub your eyes after touching the plants.
Reply:take him to the vet he may die
Reply:my dog has eaten two and no problems I have heard that the poison poinsettia is an urban legend
Reply:Poinsettias are very dangerous to an animal. It depends on the amount ingested. However DO NOT RISK IT, head to the ER Vet immediately, because it can cause death.
Reply:If your dog has eaten poinsettias, i think he will be fine. I have only heard of cats getting sick from poinsettias. Cats don't even get sick from poinsettias unless they eat a lot of it. Most animals don't like the taste of them either, so I'm sure you dog didn't eat real much if it did eat any. But just to be sure, i would make sure your dog is eating right. If hes getting sick or doing anything out of the ordinary, i would take him to the vet just to be sure hes alright. I would probably take him to the vet anyway if you are really that concerned, or at least talk to a veterinarian. I'm sure he is fine, but just incase, good luck!
Reply:The leaves and stems, I believe, cause intestinal upset. or even mouth ulcers. It's the berries that can be a bigger problem and can be dangerous. Call your local emergency clinic and get their advice as soon as possible.
Hope this helps
Good luck
Reply:They are poisonous to animals. Take him to the vet immeadietly.
Reply:"poinsettas" are poisoness, get him to a vet
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Will everyone please call the Christmas flower a Poinsettia?
As in poin-set-ee-a, and not poin-set-a. It just grates my nerves when people don't pronounce the "i" at the end. So could you do me this favor and call it a poin-set-ee-a? It's my Christmas miracle. ;-)
Will everyone please call the Christmas flower a Poinsettia?
I've always called it that.
Reply:.......................OK
Reply:Sure! Merry Christmas!
Reply:if I stick a piece of coal up your butt would I have a diamond by next week?
poinsetta
take that
Reply:Sounds like YOU have a problem!
Reply:Okay, I will. The blue poin-set-ee-as are really pretty this year.
Reply:OK, sure thing!
Reply:I think both ways of saying it are correct. You can hear audio pronunciations at Merriam-Webster. They have two audio files saying it both ways.
Reply:sure but i don't even know what one is really so i won't be saying it :)
Reply:Both pronounciations are correct, by the way. It's a Spanish word. We don't say "may-he-co" (Mexico), even though it's spelled the same! We say, "Mex-i-co" Think about it, and try not to let it get to you.
Will everyone please call the Christmas flower a Poinsettia?
I've always called it that.
Reply:.......................OK
Reply:Sure! Merry Christmas!
Reply:if I stick a piece of coal up your butt would I have a diamond by next week?
poinsetta
take that
Reply:Sounds like YOU have a problem!
Reply:Okay, I will. The blue poin-set-ee-as are really pretty this year.
Reply:OK, sure thing!
Reply:I think both ways of saying it are correct. You can hear audio pronunciations at Merriam-Webster. They have two audio files saying it both ways.
Reply:sure but i don't even know what one is really so i won't be saying it :)
Reply:Both pronounciations are correct, by the way. It's a Spanish word. We don't say "may-he-co" (Mexico), even though it's spelled the same! We say, "Mex-i-co" Think about it, and try not to let it get to you.
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