Poinsettias are listed as low toxicity. I would keep an eye on your cat if he munches on your plants at all, and do what you can to prevent the cat from coming into contact with the poisonous plant.
From ASPCA website:
"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."
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pag...
How poisonous is a poinsettia? Will my cat become ill after eating a small amount? How much is too much?
my cat ate like half one. shes fine
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Friday, November 18, 2011
Did You Know That Poinsettia are Toxic to Cats?
the aspca told me so.
Here's a very detailed list of other plants that are harmful ,in varying degrees,to our pets.
it's very informative.
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pag...
Did You Know That Poinsettia are Toxic to Cats?
Yes, I have read that before and that's when I stopped keeping poinsettias around the house. I also don't put tinsel on my trees because cats can ingest it and die. Thanks for the information. I have 7 cats and don't want anything happening to them if I can help it. .
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Reply:Yes I did!
Reply:Actually, that's fiction.
http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/p/p...
Reply:They're poisonous to children too....so be careful!
Reply:Yea every year I get one from a guy that comes in our office regularly. I've seen him look at it sitting on my desk and I assume he wonders why I never took them home but I'm not gonna poison my little meow-meows. I feel ungrateful but I don't know of any place to put it where my cats can't get to it.
Reply:Thanks for the info. I don't even have houseplants for fear that my cats would try to eat them. I would hate for them to get sick because I was stupid enough to pick a poisonous plant. This really helps...thanks!
Reply:No I didnt know that so Thanks for that
Reply:yes i knew!
Reply:Yes. Lots of plants are.
Reply:I knew but thanks for spreading the word! ♥♥♥
Reply:Yeah, and so are bullets.
Here's a very detailed list of other plants that are harmful ,in varying degrees,to our pets.
it's very informative.
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pag...
Did You Know That Poinsettia are Toxic to Cats?
Yes, I have read that before and that's when I stopped keeping poinsettias around the house. I also don't put tinsel on my trees because cats can ingest it and die. Thanks for the information. I have 7 cats and don't want anything happening to them if I can help it. .
Reply:You're welcome. Thanks for choosing me. Report It
Reply:Yes I did!
Reply:Actually, that's fiction.
http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/p/p...
Reply:They're poisonous to children too....so be careful!
Reply:Yea every year I get one from a guy that comes in our office regularly. I've seen him look at it sitting on my desk and I assume he wonders why I never took them home but I'm not gonna poison my little meow-meows. I feel ungrateful but I don't know of any place to put it where my cats can't get to it.
Reply:Thanks for the info. I don't even have houseplants for fear that my cats would try to eat them. I would hate for them to get sick because I was stupid enough to pick a poisonous plant. This really helps...thanks!
Reply:No I didnt know that so Thanks for that
Reply:yes i knew!
Reply:Yes. Lots of plants are.
Reply:I knew but thanks for spreading the word! ♥♥♥
Reply:Yeah, and so are bullets.
Do I put my poinsettia hanging basket in full sunlight outside in Fl.?
you can, as long as it doesn't get below freezing.the cold will damage it.I am in Az and let mine stay out side year round.
Do I put my poinsettia hanging basket in full sunlight outside in Fl.?
no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it will kill the plant, keep it inside with a little bit of sun
Do I put my poinsettia hanging basket in full sunlight outside in Fl.?
no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it will kill the plant, keep it inside with a little bit of sun
Can bees pollinate a Poinsettia flower? can it be cross pollinated by bee?
in -case it can be cross pollinate, is there a change it will vary color of leaves?
Can bees pollinate a Poinsettia flower? can it be cross pollinated by bee?
Yes, bees can pollinate poinsettias -- we do that artificially when we want new varieties of poinsettias. Just about any trait of the plant can be manipulated in this way -- leaves, the actual (yellow) flowers, the colored bracts, the size, etc.
Can bees pollinate a Poinsettia flower? can it be cross pollinated by bee?
Yes, bees can pollinate poinsettias -- we do that artificially when we want new varieties of poinsettias. Just about any trait of the plant can be manipulated in this way -- leaves, the actual (yellow) flowers, the colored bracts, the size, etc.
Why do we buy poinsettia plants for Christmas?
It may be tradition, but why and where did it start please?
Why do we buy poinsettia plants for Christmas?
"Poinsettias
Poinsettias are native to Mexico. They were named after America's first ambassador to Mexico, Joel Poinsett. He brought the plants to America in 1828. The Mexicans in the eighteenth century thought the plants were symbolic of the Star of Bethlehem. Thus the Poinsettia became associated with the Christmas season. The actual flower of the poinsettia is small and yellow. But surrounding the flower are large, bright red leaves, often mistaken for petals."
Reply:I prefer the 'christmas cactus' myself
Some plants though are called Christmas plants because that is when they bloom. eg in South Africa we used to call hydraneas Christmas Flowers
Reply:The above answers are correct but it is a tradition I would like to see go by the by. I can't stand poinsettias. They look like phony, plastic flowers even when they are real and alive. They lose their blooms and are ugly, sticky barren plants that everybody agonizes about throwing away because some dear beloved person gave them the ugly thing. I see nothing Christmasy about a poinsettia. It clearly looks like a plant that suffers for being cultivated. And I love just about every flower that blooms except poinsettias and calla lilies. Calla lilies just remind me of funerals. No onegives me poinsettias for Christmas.
Reply:They don't offer them for sale at Easter, only Christmas.
Reply:The poinsettia is associated with Christmas because of a 16th century tale of a child who was too poor to bring a gift to baby Jesus on the celebration of his birth. Some say it was an angel that assured the child that it was OK to bring a bouquet of weeds found by the roadside to the altar as a gift because it really is the thought that counts. A miracle gave the child the present that could be bought by no one; the weeds blossom into a vivid, beautiful poinsetta. This flower reminds us that: "Even the most humble gift, if given in love, will be acceptable in His eyes." From that day on, the beautiful bright flowers were known as the Flores de Noche Buena, or Flowers of the Holy Night, for they bloomed each year during the Christmas season.
http://www.clickoncuernavaca.com/more%20...
http://www.just4kidsmagazine.com/poinset...
http://www.ipass.net/linspace/santa/chri...
The poinsettia was first used in connection with Christmas in the 17th century when Franciscans priests in Mexico included the flowers in their Christmas celebration.
http://www.ipass.net/linspace/santa/chri...
http://www.ipm.iastate.edu/ipm/hortnews/...
By the eighteenth century, people had come to consider the plant as a symbol of the star of Bethlehem—and often called it that. It was also called flor de Noche Buena (flower of Christmas Eve), flower of the Holy Night, and flame flower.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/cat/1645....
The Poinsettia helps us celebrate the gift of Christmas %26amp; reminds us that miracles are possible.
This "Christmas flower" ... white, pink, orange and red poinsettias... bring wishes of mirth and celebration.
http://www.sandisflowershop.com/flowers....
Good Luck! Merry Christmas :)
Reply:because people like eating them.
so do i.
when they start dieing.
=]
yum
im eating one right now
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Why do we buy poinsettia plants for Christmas?
"Poinsettias
Poinsettias are native to Mexico. They were named after America's first ambassador to Mexico, Joel Poinsett. He brought the plants to America in 1828. The Mexicans in the eighteenth century thought the plants were symbolic of the Star of Bethlehem. Thus the Poinsettia became associated with the Christmas season. The actual flower of the poinsettia is small and yellow. But surrounding the flower are large, bright red leaves, often mistaken for petals."
Reply:I prefer the 'christmas cactus' myself
Some plants though are called Christmas plants because that is when they bloom. eg in South Africa we used to call hydraneas Christmas Flowers
Reply:The above answers are correct but it is a tradition I would like to see go by the by. I can't stand poinsettias. They look like phony, plastic flowers even when they are real and alive. They lose their blooms and are ugly, sticky barren plants that everybody agonizes about throwing away because some dear beloved person gave them the ugly thing. I see nothing Christmasy about a poinsettia. It clearly looks like a plant that suffers for being cultivated. And I love just about every flower that blooms except poinsettias and calla lilies. Calla lilies just remind me of funerals. No onegives me poinsettias for Christmas.
Reply:They don't offer them for sale at Easter, only Christmas.
Reply:The poinsettia is associated with Christmas because of a 16th century tale of a child who was too poor to bring a gift to baby Jesus on the celebration of his birth. Some say it was an angel that assured the child that it was OK to bring a bouquet of weeds found by the roadside to the altar as a gift because it really is the thought that counts. A miracle gave the child the present that could be bought by no one; the weeds blossom into a vivid, beautiful poinsetta. This flower reminds us that: "Even the most humble gift, if given in love, will be acceptable in His eyes." From that day on, the beautiful bright flowers were known as the Flores de Noche Buena, or Flowers of the Holy Night, for they bloomed each year during the Christmas season.
http://www.clickoncuernavaca.com/more%20...
http://www.just4kidsmagazine.com/poinset...
http://www.ipass.net/linspace/santa/chri...
The poinsettia was first used in connection with Christmas in the 17th century when Franciscans priests in Mexico included the flowers in their Christmas celebration.
http://www.ipass.net/linspace/santa/chri...
http://www.ipm.iastate.edu/ipm/hortnews/...
By the eighteenth century, people had come to consider the plant as a symbol of the star of Bethlehem—and often called it that. It was also called flor de Noche Buena (flower of Christmas Eve), flower of the Holy Night, and flame flower.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/cat/1645....
The Poinsettia helps us celebrate the gift of Christmas %26amp; reminds us that miracles are possible.
This "Christmas flower" ... white, pink, orange and red poinsettias... bring wishes of mirth and celebration.
http://www.sandisflowershop.com/flowers....
Good Luck! Merry Christmas :)
Reply:because people like eating them.
so do i.
when they start dieing.
=]
yum
im eating one right now
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How do you keep poinsettia's?
It is funny you should ask that, because a few years ago I just wanted to get rid of mine. So I stuck it in the closet and forgot about it. It seems they like the darkness. Mine was blooming in the closet. So I guess after the holidays put it in a dark place. Don't forget to water it every once in a while.
Hope this helps.
How do you keep poinsettia's?
This time of year to keep them nice for Christmas, keep them in a cooler spot, they don't like it too warm.....or too cold......
Soil should be moist, not wet......and don't let it dry out.
The rest of the year treat it like a regular plant, apparently they will go red again if you put it in a dark cool place about october, then bring it out again end of november. Good luck
Hope this helps.
How do you keep poinsettia's?
This time of year to keep them nice for Christmas, keep them in a cooler spot, they don't like it too warm.....or too cold......
Soil should be moist, not wet......and don't let it dry out.
The rest of the year treat it like a regular plant, apparently they will go red again if you put it in a dark cool place about october, then bring it out again end of november. Good luck
I still have my poinsettia plant from last year & it lost all it's red leaves. They are all green now.?
Are the red leaves going to come back now that it's closer to Christmas?
I still have my poinsettia plant from last year %26amp; it lost all it's red leaves. They are all green now.?
It's a bit late to get them colored up , but you can do it . It'll just be for post-Christmas . They need 6-8 hrs of uninterrupted darkness to turn color. As little as a night-light with stop the coloring process , so it has to be total darkness.
Put it in a closet , or other such place , at night . Take it out in the morning . You could put it in a relatively dark place, with a box over it , if the closet routine is too bothersome. Also, if it's slightly cooler , the color will be deeper, and last longer . 62-65 F is ideal . Not too much colder though, because they are prone to various diseases , which cold can promote . Good luck . ;D
Reply:No, the red leaves will not come back unless forced. Put the plant in a dark place (a closet?) for a month before you desire red leaves.
Reply:Only if you live at the equator and have half the day sun and half the day dark. There are ways of putting the plant in a coset but I think it's too late for that now.
http://www.boiseweekly.com/gyrobase/Cont...
Reply:First, to clear up your confusion, those are not leaves, they are bracts, part of the flower structure, like the green leaf-looking things at the base of a rose bud. The real flowers are the yellow things at the center of the red bracts. If you had put your poinsettia in a dark place each evening, starting in September, so it did not get any artificial light until morning, it would probably have bloomed in time for Christmas. They need the natural cycles of light and dark to set blooms. I keep one in my greenhouse where no one turns on any lights after dark, and it blooms in January. You can still make it bloom, but not in time for Christmas. Keep it watered and fertilized all summer and try again next year.
Reply:Here is a good website to read for gobs of information:
Poinsettias
.
Categories in this thread:
1. Poinsettia Facts
2. Poinsettia Care
3. Poinsettia Reflowering
4. Poinsettia Outside Growing
.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/poinsettia/...
Reply:I have a poinsettia that I've had for 4 years. We don't do anything special to it. It stays in our screenroom all year. In late fall it starts to get new leaves and they turn red. Right now there are about 10 red ones and there will be more as time passes The change in daylight and temperture is what makes them"bloom". Our screenroom has windows that we keep closed in the winter and we turn on one of those oil heaters on real cold nights so nothing freezes. The plant is beautiful.
I still have my poinsettia plant from last year %26amp; it lost all it's red leaves. They are all green now.?
It's a bit late to get them colored up , but you can do it . It'll just be for post-Christmas . They need 6-8 hrs of uninterrupted darkness to turn color. As little as a night-light with stop the coloring process , so it has to be total darkness.
Put it in a closet , or other such place , at night . Take it out in the morning . You could put it in a relatively dark place, with a box over it , if the closet routine is too bothersome. Also, if it's slightly cooler , the color will be deeper, and last longer . 62-65 F is ideal . Not too much colder though, because they are prone to various diseases , which cold can promote . Good luck . ;D
Reply:No, the red leaves will not come back unless forced. Put the plant in a dark place (a closet?) for a month before you desire red leaves.
Reply:Only if you live at the equator and have half the day sun and half the day dark. There are ways of putting the plant in a coset but I think it's too late for that now.
http://www.boiseweekly.com/gyrobase/Cont...
Reply:First, to clear up your confusion, those are not leaves, they are bracts, part of the flower structure, like the green leaf-looking things at the base of a rose bud. The real flowers are the yellow things at the center of the red bracts. If you had put your poinsettia in a dark place each evening, starting in September, so it did not get any artificial light until morning, it would probably have bloomed in time for Christmas. They need the natural cycles of light and dark to set blooms. I keep one in my greenhouse where no one turns on any lights after dark, and it blooms in January. You can still make it bloom, but not in time for Christmas. Keep it watered and fertilized all summer and try again next year.
Reply:Here is a good website to read for gobs of information:
Poinsettias
.
Categories in this thread:
1. Poinsettia Facts
2. Poinsettia Care
3. Poinsettia Reflowering
4. Poinsettia Outside Growing
.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/poinsettia/...
Reply:I have a poinsettia that I've had for 4 years. We don't do anything special to it. It stays in our screenroom all year. In late fall it starts to get new leaves and they turn red. Right now there are about 10 red ones and there will be more as time passes The change in daylight and temperture is what makes them"bloom". Our screenroom has windows that we keep closed in the winter and we turn on one of those oil heaters on real cold nights so nothing freezes. The plant is beautiful.
Is your Christmas poinsettia still alive?
sure is they grow wild in queensland and mine is in a pot on my balcony so it will be here for this year ,thriving .
Is your Christmas poinsettia still alive?
I haven't gotten one in years. I never had a great success rate having them survive for the next holiday season.
Reply:I keep no plants or flowers - I kill them all. I can just look at them and they wilt. I forget to water and so forth....
Reply:Yes, both of mine are!
Reply:Yup, mine is plastic. I used to have real ones, but there is something just not right having a poinsettia at Easter. And I don't like to kill my plants. ;-)
Reply:No once Christmas day was done it felt it had done its job and died :))
Reply:NO I am allergic to Christmas....so sad really....
Reply:yeah
Is your Christmas poinsettia still alive?
I haven't gotten one in years. I never had a great success rate having them survive for the next holiday season.
Reply:I keep no plants or flowers - I kill them all. I can just look at them and they wilt. I forget to water and so forth....
Reply:Yes, both of mine are!
Reply:Yup, mine is plastic. I used to have real ones, but there is something just not right having a poinsettia at Easter. And I don't like to kill my plants. ;-)
Reply:No once Christmas day was done it felt it had done its job and died :))
Reply:NO I am allergic to Christmas....so sad really....
Reply:yeah
Why does my poinsettia not have flowers only has leaves?
The poinsettia does not have an actual flower, just red [or white or pink] leaves. The leaves will be green for most of the year and will not turn their distinctive color until the amount of daylight is decreased in the fall and winter.
To make sure your poinsettia has its color next year, be sure that it is placed in a location where it will not receive any artificial light [i.e. from street or other lighting.]
Why does my poinsettia not have flowers only has leaves?
They are a flower. You can get them in white or red. I quite like the white Poinsettia.
Reply:Poinsettias are difficult to get to bloom. They need specific amounts of daylight to bloom--several months of lots of light followed by a short periond of very little light. Some people will put them in a closet in Sept. and Oct. to get them to bloom for the holidays.
You do know that the blossom is only the little yellow part at the center of the red leaves. I've had red leaves appear but never the flower part.
Reply:where do youhave it probally because itis ethier too cold or you are not taking care of it
Reply:The poinsettia is a photoperiodic plant. It sets bud and produces flowers as the Autumn nights lengthen. It will naturally bloom in November or December, depending on the flowering response time of the individual cultivar. Timing to produce blooms for the Christmas holiday can be difficult outside of the controlled environment of a greenhouse. Stray light of any kind, could delay or entirely halt the re-flowering process.Poinsettia
Starting October 1, the plants must be kept in complete darkness for 14 continuous hours each night. Accomplish this by moving the plants to a totally dark room, or by covering them overnight with a large box. During October, November and early December, poinsettias require 6 - 8 hours of bright sunlight daily, with night temperatures between 60 - 70° F. Temperatures outside of this range could also delay flowering. Continue the normal watering and fertilizer program. Carefully following this regime for 8 to 10 weeks should result in a colorful display of blooms for the holiday season!
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To make sure your poinsettia has its color next year, be sure that it is placed in a location where it will not receive any artificial light [i.e. from street or other lighting.]
Why does my poinsettia not have flowers only has leaves?
They are a flower. You can get them in white or red. I quite like the white Poinsettia.
Reply:Poinsettias are difficult to get to bloom. They need specific amounts of daylight to bloom--several months of lots of light followed by a short periond of very little light. Some people will put them in a closet in Sept. and Oct. to get them to bloom for the holidays.
You do know that the blossom is only the little yellow part at the center of the red leaves. I've had red leaves appear but never the flower part.
Reply:where do youhave it probally because itis ethier too cold or you are not taking care of it
Reply:The poinsettia is a photoperiodic plant. It sets bud and produces flowers as the Autumn nights lengthen. It will naturally bloom in November or December, depending on the flowering response time of the individual cultivar. Timing to produce blooms for the Christmas holiday can be difficult outside of the controlled environment of a greenhouse. Stray light of any kind, could delay or entirely halt the re-flowering process.Poinsettia
Starting October 1, the plants must be kept in complete darkness for 14 continuous hours each night. Accomplish this by moving the plants to a totally dark room, or by covering them overnight with a large box. During October, November and early December, poinsettias require 6 - 8 hours of bright sunlight daily, with night temperatures between 60 - 70° F. Temperatures outside of this range could also delay flowering. Continue the normal watering and fertilizer program. Carefully following this regime for 8 to 10 weeks should result in a colorful display of blooms for the holiday season!
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I have a Poinsettia plant that was given me last Christmas. How do I make it bloom again this Christmas?
Dear jj, It's too late for this Christmas. You have to begin the controlled periods of darkness and periods of light each day at the end of Sept or early Oct. Keep it green and next year around the beginning of Sept ask the same question and you'll learn how to do it. So if you want one with color this year buy one or hint strongly to your significant other that you want one.
I have a Poinsettia plant that was given me last Christmas. How do I make it bloom again this Christmas?
If you obtain a poinsettia for your home, place it near a sunny window where it will have the most available sunlight. A window that faces south, east or west is better than one facing north. Do not let any part of the plant touch the cold windowpane because this may injure it.
Temperature
To keep the plant in bloom, maintain it at a temperature of 65 to 70 degrees F during the daylight hours and, if possible, move it to a cooler place at night. Because root rot disease is more prevalent at temperatures below 60 degrees F, do not put the poinsettia in a room colder than this. Avoid exposing the plant to hot or cold drafts, which may cause premature leaf drop.
Reply:if it isn't a plant thet reblooms year after year, you would have had to collect seeds from it last year. Otherwise u have to get a new 1...srry
Reply:Poinsettias bloom in response to shortening exposure to light. There are formulas to follow -- putting them in darkened closet for x number of hours. My experiment was not that successful. "Life is simple -- pay up" is a motto that applies perfectly in this case: We buy a new one every year. If you are really wanting to go through the effort, check the site below.
http://www.bekendams.com/?S=E3%26amp;Document=...
Reply:Depends on where you live. I live in Southern California and have one planted in our front yard. It's green during spring and summer, then come winter, instead of green leaves, you have bright red ones come out. It's either the shortening of the days or the lowering of the temperature. Either way, nature makes that plant do it on her own.
I have a Poinsettia plant that was given me last Christmas. How do I make it bloom again this Christmas?
If you obtain a poinsettia for your home, place it near a sunny window where it will have the most available sunlight. A window that faces south, east or west is better than one facing north. Do not let any part of the plant touch the cold windowpane because this may injure it.
Temperature
To keep the plant in bloom, maintain it at a temperature of 65 to 70 degrees F during the daylight hours and, if possible, move it to a cooler place at night. Because root rot disease is more prevalent at temperatures below 60 degrees F, do not put the poinsettia in a room colder than this. Avoid exposing the plant to hot or cold drafts, which may cause premature leaf drop.
Reply:if it isn't a plant thet reblooms year after year, you would have had to collect seeds from it last year. Otherwise u have to get a new 1...srry
Reply:Poinsettias bloom in response to shortening exposure to light. There are formulas to follow -- putting them in darkened closet for x number of hours. My experiment was not that successful. "Life is simple -- pay up" is a motto that applies perfectly in this case: We buy a new one every year. If you are really wanting to go through the effort, check the site below.
http://www.bekendams.com/?S=E3%26amp;Document=...
Reply:Depends on where you live. I live in Southern California and have one planted in our front yard. It's green during spring and summer, then come winter, instead of green leaves, you have bright red ones come out. It's either the shortening of the days or the lowering of the temperature. Either way, nature makes that plant do it on her own.
Where did the poinsettia originate, and what exactly kind of 'flower' is it?
The pronouncement has changed in the past few years - the "i" was always silent - now it is pronounced "poinsett-ya". Why?
Where did the poinsettia originate, and what exactly kind of 'flower' is it?
I've met many people who pronouce it "Pwa-set-tia." Whatever.
Joel Poinset was an US Embassador to Mexico and was know more for his political .......intrigue?? Today we just remember this plant.
You can find the story behind why the plant is associated with Christmas......poor peasant boy story bringing something to decorate the church for Christmas and brought these shrubs which magically turned red inside the church. Nice story.
Actually it is a natural as it does flower just after the shortest days of the year.
The red part is not the flower. Those are modified leaves call bracts. The true flowers are those little nubbins up in the middle of the bracts. Those are typical Euphorbia flowers....spurge family just like some weeds in the garden. You can tell the freshness of your plant by the condition of the flowers. When they are open they have a little "dew" in the middle of the flower. If the flowers are missing, the plant is old.
The first poinsettias brought to this country were the species shrubs. Imagine trying to keep those in 6 inch pots for the Holidays!! Growers wound the stems around, tried dwarfing spray and when the lower leaves began to fall off as was natural, they planted ivy in the pot to cover the bare stems. I've often suspected the reason gift plants come "dressed" with the foil around the pots was to hide the naked poinsettia stems.
The advancement in Poinsettia culture in this country is the Eckes family in Calif. For generations they have been working at bringing a smaller, bolder, less tempermental plant to the home market. They have succeeded. Now you get plants that are hard to kill!!
Reply:It originated in Mexico and is named after its discoverer. The colored leaves you see are not flowers. They are, in fact, leaves. People bungled the pronunciation for so long as poinsett-a, am very glad that with media and ads, people are pronouncing it poinsett-ee-a. I like them but can't have one because we have a cat...
Reply:The poisettia originated in Mexico, and was brought into this country by(if I remember rightly) George Poinses. This was back in the colonial days, and if you research him, you'll find it mentioned.
Where did the poinsettia originate, and what exactly kind of 'flower' is it?
I've met many people who pronouce it "Pwa-set-tia." Whatever.
Joel Poinset was an US Embassador to Mexico and was know more for his political .......intrigue?? Today we just remember this plant.
You can find the story behind why the plant is associated with Christmas......poor peasant boy story bringing something to decorate the church for Christmas and brought these shrubs which magically turned red inside the church. Nice story.
Actually it is a natural as it does flower just after the shortest days of the year.
The red part is not the flower. Those are modified leaves call bracts. The true flowers are those little nubbins up in the middle of the bracts. Those are typical Euphorbia flowers....spurge family just like some weeds in the garden. You can tell the freshness of your plant by the condition of the flowers. When they are open they have a little "dew" in the middle of the flower. If the flowers are missing, the plant is old.
The first poinsettias brought to this country were the species shrubs. Imagine trying to keep those in 6 inch pots for the Holidays!! Growers wound the stems around, tried dwarfing spray and when the lower leaves began to fall off as was natural, they planted ivy in the pot to cover the bare stems. I've often suspected the reason gift plants come "dressed" with the foil around the pots was to hide the naked poinsettia stems.
The advancement in Poinsettia culture in this country is the Eckes family in Calif. For generations they have been working at bringing a smaller, bolder, less tempermental plant to the home market. They have succeeded. Now you get plants that are hard to kill!!
Reply:It originated in Mexico and is named after its discoverer. The colored leaves you see are not flowers. They are, in fact, leaves. People bungled the pronunciation for so long as poinsett-a, am very glad that with media and ads, people are pronouncing it poinsett-ee-a. I like them but can't have one because we have a cat...
Reply:The poisettia originated in Mexico, and was brought into this country by(if I remember rightly) George Poinses. This was back in the colonial days, and if you research him, you'll find it mentioned.
Tell me, are poinsettia's really poisonious? I was watching a program on t.v. that used the leaves in a salad.
Apparently not...
Tell me, are poinsettia's really poisonious? I was watching a program on t.v. that used the leaves in a salad.
The leaves are poisionous to humans and pets, Not advisable to give to someone in a nursing home or someone with small children!
Reply:they are to dogs and cats.
Reply:I think that they are only posionous to cats.
Reply:The stems are not the leaves.
Tell me, are poinsettia's really poisonious? I was watching a program on t.v. that used the leaves in a salad.
The leaves are poisionous to humans and pets, Not advisable to give to someone in a nursing home or someone with small children!
Reply:they are to dogs and cats.
Reply:I think that they are only posionous to cats.
Reply:The stems are not the leaves.
Why do my poinsettia leaves drop off my plant?
It is because they need more water. You are not giving enough so therefore the plant is feeding of the water in the leafs and the leafs fall of because there is no water, so make sure to water it, when the soil is dry to the touch.
Why do my poinsettia leaves drop off my plant?
Tom4bucks is exactly right. Poinsettia do not like a dry soil. They need consistent moisture otherwise they will drop leaves. The key is consistent moisture, not constantly wet soil. Water every two or three days and you should be fine.
Additional Details: I too have worked for a nursery that grew Poinsettias. Here is the advice from the Paul Ecke Ranch, poinsettia producer on soil moisture: "Poinsettias do best with a MOIST soil condition, not too wet and not too dry. Water the poinsettia thoroughly when the soil surface feels dry to a light touch. The best indication of a thorough watering is when the water begins to seep through the drain holes at the bottom of the inner pot. Water just enough so the water barely begins to seep through these holes. Be sure to discard any excess water, as poinsettias left sitting in water may suffer from permanent root-rot damage."
AD2: Just stop for a moment %26amp; think about what Bugsie %26amp; Paul Ecke Ranch's advice is saying! A soil that is just dry to the touch at the surface will still be moist below the surface. The surface dries first. They are not telling you the soil must be dry; they are telling you that the soil must be keep moist! Please, please do not let your soil dry out or you will continue to drop leaves.
AD3: Some interesting facts: http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/poinsettia/...
Reply:They're relatively fast-growing plants, and without adequate water, they'll shed more leaves - it's a survival measure. They also need a couple hours daylight every day.
If you were to manage to keep yours alive year 'round, as it grows taller it'll naturally shed leaves and grow new ones. I once kept one going for four years in a big, tall bay window that received the morning sun. The plant started out 18 inches tall, but by the end of the fourth year, it was three feet tall and had shed lots of leaves, and I had to dispose of it. I suspect that's why most folks don't trouble with the things after the holidays.
Reply:NO!!!!!! Poinsettias NEED fairly dry soil.
Dry to the touch before you re-water.
Poinsettias also need 62 degrees F. at night minimum
and reasonably HIGH LIGHT this time of year.
Also, it the plant came in a foil pot cover, take the cover OFF while you water the plant so it can drain thoroughly.
I grow poinsettias for my living this time of year.
In the spring I grow annuals. I have 2 acres of growing space under glass in Massachusetts.
PLEASE! no need to vote for me....Just please follow my advice!
Reply:needs 1/2 cup water each day !
Reply:Usually one of two reasons. It has been allowed to dry out, or it is too wet in the bottom of the pot. If you have a pretty foil covering on it, either take it off or punch holes in the bottom so the water can drain. Also having it to near a heat vent where hot air is blowing on it can cause leaf drop. a
Unfortunately, once the leaves have dropped, they won't grow back this winter.
Reply:Well, despite the thought it's water related, it may not be.
Where did you get your plant from? Was it a garden center or florist? or was it a box store or super market? If the plants were shipped from a distance or in their boxes too long, that could be part of the problem. Also, if they are kept in plastic sleeves too long (24hours) that can be a big problem. Poinsettias are very prone to damage from methane, which gets built up when they are boxed and sleeved for too long. At the garden center I work at, for over 10 years, we had to unbox and unsleeve our Poinsettias ASAP, Immediately.
Definitely, if the plant is exposed to cold for a period, such as 5 minutes, can cause damage to the plant as well.
There are a few possible problems, that could cause the leaf loss. If it is related to the boxing/ sleeving, the problem should be alleviated shortly after you remove the sleeve and the plant adjusts to the new environment. If it's because it's dry, the wilting and leaf loss should diminish as the water problem is corrected. Too much water will cause the plant to wilt too! but they'll look bruised.
I hope that this helps
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Why do my poinsettia leaves drop off my plant?
Tom4bucks is exactly right. Poinsettia do not like a dry soil. They need consistent moisture otherwise they will drop leaves. The key is consistent moisture, not constantly wet soil. Water every two or three days and you should be fine.
Additional Details: I too have worked for a nursery that grew Poinsettias. Here is the advice from the Paul Ecke Ranch, poinsettia producer on soil moisture: "Poinsettias do best with a MOIST soil condition, not too wet and not too dry. Water the poinsettia thoroughly when the soil surface feels dry to a light touch. The best indication of a thorough watering is when the water begins to seep through the drain holes at the bottom of the inner pot. Water just enough so the water barely begins to seep through these holes. Be sure to discard any excess water, as poinsettias left sitting in water may suffer from permanent root-rot damage."
AD2: Just stop for a moment %26amp; think about what Bugsie %26amp; Paul Ecke Ranch's advice is saying! A soil that is just dry to the touch at the surface will still be moist below the surface. The surface dries first. They are not telling you the soil must be dry; they are telling you that the soil must be keep moist! Please, please do not let your soil dry out or you will continue to drop leaves.
AD3: Some interesting facts: http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/poinsettia/...
Reply:They're relatively fast-growing plants, and without adequate water, they'll shed more leaves - it's a survival measure. They also need a couple hours daylight every day.
If you were to manage to keep yours alive year 'round, as it grows taller it'll naturally shed leaves and grow new ones. I once kept one going for four years in a big, tall bay window that received the morning sun. The plant started out 18 inches tall, but by the end of the fourth year, it was three feet tall and had shed lots of leaves, and I had to dispose of it. I suspect that's why most folks don't trouble with the things after the holidays.
Reply:NO!!!!!! Poinsettias NEED fairly dry soil.
Dry to the touch before you re-water.
Poinsettias also need 62 degrees F. at night minimum
and reasonably HIGH LIGHT this time of year.
Also, it the plant came in a foil pot cover, take the cover OFF while you water the plant so it can drain thoroughly.
I grow poinsettias for my living this time of year.
In the spring I grow annuals. I have 2 acres of growing space under glass in Massachusetts.
PLEASE! no need to vote for me....Just please follow my advice!
Reply:needs 1/2 cup water each day !
Reply:Usually one of two reasons. It has been allowed to dry out, or it is too wet in the bottom of the pot. If you have a pretty foil covering on it, either take it off or punch holes in the bottom so the water can drain. Also having it to near a heat vent where hot air is blowing on it can cause leaf drop. a
Unfortunately, once the leaves have dropped, they won't grow back this winter.
Reply:Well, despite the thought it's water related, it may not be.
Where did you get your plant from? Was it a garden center or florist? or was it a box store or super market? If the plants were shipped from a distance or in their boxes too long, that could be part of the problem. Also, if they are kept in plastic sleeves too long (24hours) that can be a big problem. Poinsettias are very prone to damage from methane, which gets built up when they are boxed and sleeved for too long. At the garden center I work at, for over 10 years, we had to unbox and unsleeve our Poinsettias ASAP, Immediately.
Definitely, if the plant is exposed to cold for a period, such as 5 minutes, can cause damage to the plant as well.
There are a few possible problems, that could cause the leaf loss. If it is related to the boxing/ sleeving, the problem should be alleviated shortly after you remove the sleeve and the plant adjusts to the new environment. If it's because it's dry, the wilting and leaf loss should diminish as the water problem is corrected. Too much water will cause the plant to wilt too! but they'll look bruised.
I hope that this helps
Good luck-
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I babied a poinsettia all Summer long with 12 hrs dark and 12 light. but the leaves that are turning red .?
But now that they are exposed the leaves that are turning red are very small and very slow turning color. Any sugestions other than spend another $5 Its my project.
I babied a poinsettia all Summer long with 12 hrs dark and 12 light. but the leaves that are turning red .?
Hello,
May I suggest: http://www.uri.edu/ce/factsheets/sheets/...
http://fernlea.com/xmas/poininfo.htm
http://www.royalpalmnurseries.com/lc/spe...
Have fun, hope this helps,
Dave
Reply:my mom has a poinsettia that igave her FOUR years ago.... she doesnt do anything special with the light and it is a huge plant now and it grown little red leaves
I babied a poinsettia all Summer long with 12 hrs dark and 12 light. but the leaves that are turning red .?
Hello,
May I suggest: http://www.uri.edu/ce/factsheets/sheets/...
http://fernlea.com/xmas/poininfo.htm
http://www.royalpalmnurseries.com/lc/spe...
Have fun, hope this helps,
Dave
Reply:my mom has a poinsettia that igave her FOUR years ago.... she doesnt do anything special with the light and it is a huge plant now and it grown little red leaves
What causes poinsettia plants to become red during Christmas time?
Its the amount of light they get. The days get shorter they start thinking its time to bloom, the bracts turn red, or whatever color they are meant to be.
What causes poinsettia plants to become red during Christmas time?
Its the because of the shorter time of sunlight during the winter that cause that and also the drop in the temperature. If you have a green one go put it a dark closet for a couple of hours during the day , and it will change to red. Also remember poinsettia are very poisonous to aminals and small kids.
Reply:Genetics. No, they are not poisonous, as previously thought.
What causes poinsettia plants to become red during Christmas time?
Its the because of the shorter time of sunlight during the winter that cause that and also the drop in the temperature. If you have a green one go put it a dark closet for a couple of hours during the day , and it will change to red. Also remember poinsettia are very poisonous to aminals and small kids.
Reply:Genetics. No, they are not poisonous, as previously thought.
When was Poinsettia intreduced to Eutope as Christmas flover?
The poinsettia originated in the area now known as Taxco, Mexico.
Joel Roberts Poinsett, a plantation owner and botanist from Greenville, SC discovered the red flowers during a trip to Taxco while he was serving as the first U.S. ambassador to Mexico from 1825 to 1829. He collected specimens and sent them back home to be cultivated in his greenhouses.
The proper name for the poinsettia is Euphorbia pulcherrima, but they are called by their nickname in honor of Poinsett.
However, another man is responsible for making the poinsettia the Christmas flower.
In the early 1920s, rancher Paul Ecke introduced the first cultivar that could be grown as an indoor plant and he traveled all over the country encouraging poinsettia growers to market the plant for the holiday season.
Still going strong four generations later, the Ecke ranch ships millions of poinsettia cuttings to growers in more than 50 countries.
When was Poinsettia intreduced to Eutope as Christmas flover?
1503
Joel Roberts Poinsett, a plantation owner and botanist from Greenville, SC discovered the red flowers during a trip to Taxco while he was serving as the first U.S. ambassador to Mexico from 1825 to 1829. He collected specimens and sent them back home to be cultivated in his greenhouses.
The proper name for the poinsettia is Euphorbia pulcherrima, but they are called by their nickname in honor of Poinsett.
However, another man is responsible for making the poinsettia the Christmas flower.
In the early 1920s, rancher Paul Ecke introduced the first cultivar that could be grown as an indoor plant and he traveled all over the country encouraging poinsettia growers to market the plant for the holiday season.
Still going strong four generations later, the Ecke ranch ships millions of poinsettia cuttings to growers in more than 50 countries.
When was Poinsettia intreduced to Eutope as Christmas flover?
1503
How did poinsettia get its name? 10 points for answer ;)?
just search poinsettia on wikipedia.com adn there is youre answer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poinsettia
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Is your Poinsettia dead yet ?
John,care to tell me what a Poinsettia is?
Have no clue.
Greetings:Blue avatar.
Is your Poinsettia dead yet ?
no
Reply:I don't have one !!!
Reply:not yet and ive had it since before thanksgiving.
thank you for asking
Reply:No one will let me have one. I have such a black thumb. My husband has this ivy that got too near me, now it's struggling, too.
Reply:still kicking i taught i lost it but it grew back but don't know how much longer it will last
Reply:No, it still has some life left to it. =)
Have no clue.
Greetings:Blue avatar.
Is your Poinsettia dead yet ?
no
Reply:I don't have one !!!
Reply:not yet and ive had it since before thanksgiving.
thank you for asking
Reply:No one will let me have one. I have such a black thumb. My husband has this ivy that got too near me, now it's struggling, too.
Reply:still kicking i taught i lost it but it grew back but don't know how much longer it will last
Reply:No, it still has some life left to it. =)
Do you know if a Dog eating Poinsettia leafs can make them sick? Are they poison? My dog has suddenly got sick
he has a fever and I got to thinking I have 2 left over in the kitchen floor after Christmas....they where so pretty..I hated to throw them out! I wonder if that could be why he is sick? If he chewed on them!
Do you know if a Dog eating Poinsettia leafs can make them sick? Are they poison? My dog has suddenly got sick
I read not long ago that the plant is not actually poisonous but it can cause nausea and vomiting if ingested. The leaves have a very unpleasant taste so it's not likely he would've eaten very much after the initial taste....if, in fact, he did at all.
Reply:They sure can, that plant is poison if eaten. Get your dog to the vet, ASAP.Dogs love to eat grass when they have a digestive problem, so your dog was probably doing the same thing only with the leaves on your plant. Dogs are pretty smart and do not just eat any old thing but if he was chewing on the plant, that is why he is sick.
Reply:I'm pretty sure those are poisonous for dogs and people! please take him to the Vet now!!!!
Reply:yes the poinsettai is posionis you need call vet tell him/her about yr plants hope yr puppy better soon praying for you
Reply:yes they are poisonous and yes they will make your dog sick. Chances are he will just barf it all up but if it persists you need to get him to the vet.
Reply:I heard that it was a myth that Poinsettias were poisonous to us doggies, but I'm not so sure about that....Mom keeps them away from me. Sorry your doggie is sick. Give him lots of water.
Love, Roscoe
Reply:thats probably why he's sick. if he gets very sick you need to do something to help him. google a remedy for fevers in dogs or take him to the vet
Reply:YEP!!!!!...call your vet...
Reply:I know that chocolate and poinsettias are poisonous to dogs so if you think he's been chewing them, I think you should get him to a vet pretty quick.
I don't think that worms cause a fever, irritation definitely.
Do you know if a Dog eating Poinsettia leafs can make them sick? Are they poison? My dog has suddenly got sick
I read not long ago that the plant is not actually poisonous but it can cause nausea and vomiting if ingested. The leaves have a very unpleasant taste so it's not likely he would've eaten very much after the initial taste....if, in fact, he did at all.
Reply:They sure can, that plant is poison if eaten. Get your dog to the vet, ASAP.Dogs love to eat grass when they have a digestive problem, so your dog was probably doing the same thing only with the leaves on your plant. Dogs are pretty smart and do not just eat any old thing but if he was chewing on the plant, that is why he is sick.
Reply:I'm pretty sure those are poisonous for dogs and people! please take him to the Vet now!!!!
Reply:yes the poinsettai is posionis you need call vet tell him/her about yr plants hope yr puppy better soon praying for you
Reply:yes they are poisonous and yes they will make your dog sick. Chances are he will just barf it all up but if it persists you need to get him to the vet.
Reply:I heard that it was a myth that Poinsettias were poisonous to us doggies, but I'm not so sure about that....Mom keeps them away from me. Sorry your doggie is sick. Give him lots of water.
Love, Roscoe
Reply:thats probably why he's sick. if he gets very sick you need to do something to help him. google a remedy for fevers in dogs or take him to the vet
Reply:YEP!!!!!...call your vet...
Reply:I know that chocolate and poinsettias are poisonous to dogs so if you think he's been chewing them, I think you should get him to a vet pretty quick.
I don't think that worms cause a fever, irritation definitely.
Are poinsettia's really poisonous to cats?
yes
Are poinsettia's really poisonous to cats?
Yes, it is not just a rumour. Don't get one if you have cats or any pets. Go fake.
Reply:Yes they are poisonous to cats.
http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants.ht...
Reply:They really are. It's a good idea to check before getting any kind of houseplant whether it is safe to have around animals.
Reply:Yup! even though real ones look beautiful, you have to go the fake way
Reply:Yes!!!! We have 2 cats though and they never eat them. I would discourage them if you have new kittens
Are poinsettia's really poisonous to cats?
Yes, it is not just a rumour. Don't get one if you have cats or any pets. Go fake.
Reply:Yes they are poisonous to cats.
http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants.ht...
Reply:They really are. It's a good idea to check before getting any kind of houseplant whether it is safe to have around animals.
Reply:Yup! even though real ones look beautiful, you have to go the fake way
Reply:Yes!!!! We have 2 cats though and they never eat them. I would discourage them if you have new kittens
Are poinsettia plants poiness to cats?
poiness????
Are poinsettia plants poiness to cats?
Yes, they are. So are mistletoe and holly.
Reply:Poinsettia's are poison if you eat them. I don't have them in my house.
Reply:Well, while I'd like to say it *is* an urban myth..it isn't. Another piece of holiday foliage to watch out for is Mistletoe according to about.com ingesting berries of the mistletoe plant can cause vomiting, diarrhea, blistering in the mouth, and difficulty breathing.
Reply:yes, they are poisionous, it is NOT an urban myth.
they are also toxic to children.
Reply:yes
Reply:yes they are, very
Reply:from what i have heard, they are poisioness to cats
Reply:.no they are not even if they where they taste so bitter the cat would spit it out its an old urban myth
Reply:Yes, very.
Reply:Yes they can be extremely deadly because the plant has a chemical that can cause severe diarrhea
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Are poinsettia plants poiness to cats?
Yes, they are. So are mistletoe and holly.
Reply:Poinsettia's are poison if you eat them. I don't have them in my house.
Reply:Well, while I'd like to say it *is* an urban myth..it isn't. Another piece of holiday foliage to watch out for is Mistletoe according to about.com ingesting berries of the mistletoe plant can cause vomiting, diarrhea, blistering in the mouth, and difficulty breathing.
Reply:yes, they are poisionous, it is NOT an urban myth.
they are also toxic to children.
Reply:yes
Reply:yes they are, very
Reply:from what i have heard, they are poisioness to cats
Reply:.no they are not even if they where they taste so bitter the cat would spit it out its an old urban myth
Reply:Yes, very.
Reply:Yes they can be extremely deadly because the plant has a chemical that can cause severe diarrhea
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My poinsettia is dying :(((...?
what should i do to keep it alive. its leaves are falling one by one and i have no idea. and another person told me that it doesn't survive Christmas. how can i revive it?
My poinsettia is dying :(((...?
AS A GREENHOUSE WORKER................
forget about anything you've ever heard about their care and I will tell you HOW EASY IT REALLY IS TO KEEP THEM FOR EVER.
First its a natural process for the flower leafs to drop.
It will get worse. Add a 1/2 cup of water per average plant per week and keep it in a REGULAR LITE ROOM ( it dosent have too be near a window) for the rest of the winter. In the spring time it certainly may look like a pot of potted sticks but thats OK.
Plant them in the ground in the spring or keep it potted or repot in good soil and keep on the patio. Easy them out into sunlight for the first week and start them off in a shady place first if your going to keep them potted. YOU WILL HAVE better results if you plant them in the ground in the spring. During the summer growing season they will develop huge green leaves and grow into monsters. In the fall , pot them up and again bring them back into a regular indoor room and set them on a table and give them 1/2 cup of water per week. Its possible the first year they might not bloom until just about Christmas but in time they will get better.
Its a myth about the dark room treatment. They do fine overwintering in a normal room in the house but the temps need to be above 55 degrees and warmer if you can.
Go for it !
Reply:Poinsettia Care Information
One of the most delightful decorations at during the Christmas season is the poinsettia. The most common color choice is the deep, vibrant red. However, there is a wide array of other colors available, including pink, white, marbled, speckled, and yellow. The colorful parts of the poinsettia, the bracts, are actually modified leaves. The poinsettia flower is small, it is green or yellow, and situated in the middle of the bracts.
How to select a beautiful poinsettia
Bract color
Choose plants with thoroughly colored and expanded bracts. (Bracts are the colored portions of the plant, while the actual flowers are the yellow centers). Avoid plants with too much green around the bract edges, as this is a sign of a plant shipped before it was sufficiently mature. Look for plants with dense, plentiful foliage all the way to the soil line. An abundance of rich green foliage is a vital sign of good plant health.
Shape and proportion
Proper proportion of plant height and shape relative to container size is the key to an aesthetically pleasing poinsettia. Plants should appear balanced, full and attactive from all angles. A generally accepted standard is the plant should be 2 1/2 times taller than the diameter of the container.
Durability and freshness
Select plants with stiff stems, good bract retention and no signs of wilting, breaking or drooping. Be wary of plants displayed in paper, plastic or mesh sleeves, or plants that are too closely crowded in a sales display. A poinsettia needs its space, and the longer a plant remains sleeved, the more the plant quality will deteriorate. Crowding can reduce air flow around the plants and cause premature bract loss or other problems. Examine the plant's soil: it's best to avoid waterlogged soil, particularly if the plant appears wilted. Such a condition could signify irreversible root rot. When transporting the plant, protect it from chilling winds and temperatures below 50° F. Re-inserting the poinsettia into a sleeve or a large, roomy shopping bag will usually provide adequate protection for transporting the plant home when it is cold and windy.
Here are the DO's of poinsettia care
• DO place your plant in 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.
• DO provide room temperatures between 68 - 70° F. Generally speaking, if you are
comfortable, so is your poinsettia.
• DO water your plant when the soil feels dry to the touch.
• DO use a large, roomy shopping bag to protect your plant when transporting it.
• DO fertilize your plant AFTER THE BLOOMING SEASON with a balanced,
all-purpose fertilizer.
And here are the DON'Ts of poinsettia care
• DON'T place plants near cold drafts or excessive heat. Avoid placing plants near
appliances, fireplaces or ventilating ducts or the top of a television.
• DON'T expose plants to temperatures below 50° F. Poinsettias are sensitive to
cold, so avoid placing them outside during the winter months.
• DON'T over water your plant, or allow it to sit in standing water. Always remove
a plant from any decorative container before watering, and allow the water to
drain completely.
• DON'T expose your plant to chilling winds when transporting it.
• DON'T fertilize your plant when it is in bloom.
How to re-bloom your poinsettia
When the poinsettia's bracts age and lose their aesthetic appeal, there's no reason to throw it out. With proper care, dedication and a certain amount of luck, you too can re-bloom your poinsettia!
By late March or early April, cut your poinsettia back to about 8" in height. Continue a regular watering program, and fertilize your plant with a good, balanced all-purpose fertilizer. By the end of May, you should see vigorous new growth.
Place your plants outdoors, where they can bask in the warmth of spring and summer, after all chance of frost has passed and night temperatures average 55° F or above. Continue regular watering during the growth period, and fertilize every 2 to 3 weeks.
Pruning may be required during the summer to keep plants bushy and compact. Late June or early July is a good time for this step, but be sure not to prune your plant later than September 1. Keep the plants in indirect sun and water regularly.
Around June 1, you may transplant your poinsettia into a larger pot. Select a pot no more than 4 inches larger than the original pot. An indoor soil mix with a considerable amount of organic matter, such as peat moss or leaf mold, is highly recommended. In milder climates, you may transplant the plant into a well-prepared garden bed. Be sure the planting bed is rich in organic material and has good drainage.
The poinsettia is a photoperiodic plant. It sets bud and produces flowers as the Autumn nights lengthen. It will naturally bloom in November or December, depending on the flowering response time of the individual cultivar. Timing to produce blooms for the Christmas holiday can be difficult outside of the controlled environment of a greenhouse. Stray light of any kind, could delay or entirely halt the re-flowering process.
Starting October 1, the plants must be kept in complete darkness for 14 continuous hours each night. Accomplish this by moving the plants to a totally dark room, or by covering them overnight with a large box. During October, November and early December, poinsettias require 6 - 8 hours of bright sunlight daily, with night temperatures between 60 - 70° F. Temperatures outside of this range could also delay flowering. Continue the normal watering and fertilizer program. Carefully following this regime for 8 to 10 weeks should result in a colorful display of blooms for the holiday season!
The poinsettia is NOT poisonous
The widespread belief that poinsettias are poisonous is a misconception. The scientific evidence demonstrating the poinsettia's safety is ample and well documented. Studies conducted by The Ohio State University in cooperation with the Society of American Florists concluded that no toxicity was evident at experimental ingestion levels far exceeding those likely to occur in a home environment. In fact, the POISINDEX Information Service, the primary information resource used by most poison control centers, states that a 50-pound child would have to ingest over 500 poinsettia bracts to surpass experimental doses. Yet even at this high level, no toxicity was demonstrated. As with all ornamental plants, poinsettias are not intended for human or animal consumption, and certain individuals may experience an allergic reaction to poinsettias. However, the poinsettia has been demonstrated to be a safe plant. In fact, in 1992, the poinsettia was included on the list of houseplants most helpful in removing pollutants from indoor air. So, not only is the poinsettia a safe and beautiful addition to your holiday decor, it can even help keep your indoor air clean!
National Poinsettia Day
Did you know that the poinsettia has a special day all its' own?
By an Act of Congress, December 12 was set aside as National Poinsettia Day. The date marks the death in 1851 of Joel Roberts Poinsett, who is credited with introducing the native Mexican plant to the United States. The purpose of the day is to enjoy the beauty of this popular holiday plant. So, be sure to give someone you love a poinsettia on December 12, National Poinsettia Day!
Reply:Your poinsettia is not dying.
It's starting to go through its natural dormant (sleeping) phase.
It's normal for it to drops its leaves after blooming. . Decrease the watering %26amp; when the leaves drop... cut the stems back to about two or three growth buds or “eyes”.
Just put it in a cool basement until spring. 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 it 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 it back out into filtered sunlight and thoroughly water it again.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/Poinsetti...
Good Luck! Hope this is helpful.
My poinsettia is dying :(((...?
AS A GREENHOUSE WORKER................
forget about anything you've ever heard about their care and I will tell you HOW EASY IT REALLY IS TO KEEP THEM FOR EVER.
First its a natural process for the flower leafs to drop.
It will get worse. Add a 1/2 cup of water per average plant per week and keep it in a REGULAR LITE ROOM ( it dosent have too be near a window) for the rest of the winter. In the spring time it certainly may look like a pot of potted sticks but thats OK.
Plant them in the ground in the spring or keep it potted or repot in good soil and keep on the patio. Easy them out into sunlight for the first week and start them off in a shady place first if your going to keep them potted. YOU WILL HAVE better results if you plant them in the ground in the spring. During the summer growing season they will develop huge green leaves and grow into monsters. In the fall , pot them up and again bring them back into a regular indoor room and set them on a table and give them 1/2 cup of water per week. Its possible the first year they might not bloom until just about Christmas but in time they will get better.
Its a myth about the dark room treatment. They do fine overwintering in a normal room in the house but the temps need to be above 55 degrees and warmer if you can.
Go for it !
Reply:Poinsettia Care Information
One of the most delightful decorations at during the Christmas season is the poinsettia. The most common color choice is the deep, vibrant red. However, there is a wide array of other colors available, including pink, white, marbled, speckled, and yellow. The colorful parts of the poinsettia, the bracts, are actually modified leaves. The poinsettia flower is small, it is green or yellow, and situated in the middle of the bracts.
How to select a beautiful poinsettia
Bract color
Choose plants with thoroughly colored and expanded bracts. (Bracts are the colored portions of the plant, while the actual flowers are the yellow centers). Avoid plants with too much green around the bract edges, as this is a sign of a plant shipped before it was sufficiently mature. Look for plants with dense, plentiful foliage all the way to the soil line. An abundance of rich green foliage is a vital sign of good plant health.
Shape and proportion
Proper proportion of plant height and shape relative to container size is the key to an aesthetically pleasing poinsettia. Plants should appear balanced, full and attactive from all angles. A generally accepted standard is the plant should be 2 1/2 times taller than the diameter of the container.
Durability and freshness
Select plants with stiff stems, good bract retention and no signs of wilting, breaking or drooping. Be wary of plants displayed in paper, plastic or mesh sleeves, or plants that are too closely crowded in a sales display. A poinsettia needs its space, and the longer a plant remains sleeved, the more the plant quality will deteriorate. Crowding can reduce air flow around the plants and cause premature bract loss or other problems. Examine the plant's soil: it's best to avoid waterlogged soil, particularly if the plant appears wilted. Such a condition could signify irreversible root rot. When transporting the plant, protect it from chilling winds and temperatures below 50° F. Re-inserting the poinsettia into a sleeve or a large, roomy shopping bag will usually provide adequate protection for transporting the plant home when it is cold and windy.
Here are the DO's of poinsettia care
• DO place your plant in 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.
• DO provide room temperatures between 68 - 70° F. Generally speaking, if you are
comfortable, so is your poinsettia.
• DO water your plant when the soil feels dry to the touch.
• DO use a large, roomy shopping bag to protect your plant when transporting it.
• DO fertilize your plant AFTER THE BLOOMING SEASON with a balanced,
all-purpose fertilizer.
And here are the DON'Ts of poinsettia care
• DON'T place plants near cold drafts or excessive heat. Avoid placing plants near
appliances, fireplaces or ventilating ducts or the top of a television.
• DON'T expose plants to temperatures below 50° F. Poinsettias are sensitive to
cold, so avoid placing them outside during the winter months.
• DON'T over water your plant, or allow it to sit in standing water. Always remove
a plant from any decorative container before watering, and allow the water to
drain completely.
• DON'T expose your plant to chilling winds when transporting it.
• DON'T fertilize your plant when it is in bloom.
How to re-bloom your poinsettia
When the poinsettia's bracts age and lose their aesthetic appeal, there's no reason to throw it out. With proper care, dedication and a certain amount of luck, you too can re-bloom your poinsettia!
By late March or early April, cut your poinsettia back to about 8" in height. Continue a regular watering program, and fertilize your plant with a good, balanced all-purpose fertilizer. By the end of May, you should see vigorous new growth.
Place your plants outdoors, where they can bask in the warmth of spring and summer, after all chance of frost has passed and night temperatures average 55° F or above. Continue regular watering during the growth period, and fertilize every 2 to 3 weeks.
Pruning may be required during the summer to keep plants bushy and compact. Late June or early July is a good time for this step, but be sure not to prune your plant later than September 1. Keep the plants in indirect sun and water regularly.
Around June 1, you may transplant your poinsettia into a larger pot. Select a pot no more than 4 inches larger than the original pot. An indoor soil mix with a considerable amount of organic matter, such as peat moss or leaf mold, is highly recommended. In milder climates, you may transplant the plant into a well-prepared garden bed. Be sure the planting bed is rich in organic material and has good drainage.
The poinsettia is a photoperiodic plant. It sets bud and produces flowers as the Autumn nights lengthen. It will naturally bloom in November or December, depending on the flowering response time of the individual cultivar. Timing to produce blooms for the Christmas holiday can be difficult outside of the controlled environment of a greenhouse. Stray light of any kind, could delay or entirely halt the re-flowering process.
Starting October 1, the plants must be kept in complete darkness for 14 continuous hours each night. Accomplish this by moving the plants to a totally dark room, or by covering them overnight with a large box. During October, November and early December, poinsettias require 6 - 8 hours of bright sunlight daily, with night temperatures between 60 - 70° F. Temperatures outside of this range could also delay flowering. Continue the normal watering and fertilizer program. Carefully following this regime for 8 to 10 weeks should result in a colorful display of blooms for the holiday season!
The poinsettia is NOT poisonous
The widespread belief that poinsettias are poisonous is a misconception. The scientific evidence demonstrating the poinsettia's safety is ample and well documented. Studies conducted by The Ohio State University in cooperation with the Society of American Florists concluded that no toxicity was evident at experimental ingestion levels far exceeding those likely to occur in a home environment. In fact, the POISINDEX Information Service, the primary information resource used by most poison control centers, states that a 50-pound child would have to ingest over 500 poinsettia bracts to surpass experimental doses. Yet even at this high level, no toxicity was demonstrated. As with all ornamental plants, poinsettias are not intended for human or animal consumption, and certain individuals may experience an allergic reaction to poinsettias. However, the poinsettia has been demonstrated to be a safe plant. In fact, in 1992, the poinsettia was included on the list of houseplants most helpful in removing pollutants from indoor air. So, not only is the poinsettia a safe and beautiful addition to your holiday decor, it can even help keep your indoor air clean!
National Poinsettia Day
Did you know that the poinsettia has a special day all its' own?
By an Act of Congress, December 12 was set aside as National Poinsettia Day. The date marks the death in 1851 of Joel Roberts Poinsett, who is credited with introducing the native Mexican plant to the United States. The purpose of the day is to enjoy the beauty of this popular holiday plant. So, be sure to give someone you love a poinsettia on December 12, National Poinsettia Day!
Reply:Your poinsettia is not dying.
It's starting to go through its natural dormant (sleeping) phase.
It's normal for it to drops its leaves after blooming. . Decrease the watering %26amp; when the leaves drop... cut the stems back to about two or three growth buds or “eyes”.
Just put it in a cool basement until spring. 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 it 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 it back out into filtered sunlight and thoroughly water it again.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/Poinsetti...
Good Luck! Hope this is helpful.
Do you expect to be poinsettia or dissa-poinsettia this Christmas?
Im a gonna be dissa-poinsettia if I cant save the Princess and Luigi before Christmas...
Do you expect to be poinsettia or dissa-poinsettia this Christmas?
DISSA-POINSETTIA IS ALL I GET FOR ANY HOLIDAY I RECON'
Reply:u ask some pretty personal questions,but u already no that i always play the pointy
Reply:Disssa-poinsettia, I hate those ugly plants!
Reply:I try not to be expecting anything. That way there are no illusions or disapointsettias either.
Reply:All of the above.....lol
Reply:HOPEFULLY LIKE A CHRISTMAS TREE
SPREAD MY LIMBS AND GET FLOCKED
Do you expect to be poinsettia or dissa-poinsettia this Christmas?
DISSA-POINSETTIA IS ALL I GET FOR ANY HOLIDAY I RECON'
Reply:u ask some pretty personal questions,but u already no that i always play the pointy
Reply:Disssa-poinsettia, I hate those ugly plants!
Reply:I try not to be expecting anything. That way there are no illusions or disapointsettias either.
Reply:All of the above.....lol
Reply:HOPEFULLY LIKE A CHRISTMAS TREE
SPREAD MY LIMBS AND GET FLOCKED
Can Poinsettia plants last after Christmas? To bloom again the following year.?
Yes, my MIL has a few that are over 5 years old. Good luck with yours.
Can Poinsettia plants last after Christmas? To bloom again the following year.?
Yes, by all means. Treat as normal house plant.
Reply:Yes, as long as you put them to "sleep" in a dark room for about a month prior to wanting them to re-bloom.
Reply:yes, they can - but they're tricky. My Mom planted one outside one year and it did grow back, but not very well. She though that we must be in the wrong growing zone for it
Reply:I have several poinsettia trees. Plants that have grown so large after many years. I keep mine in the house and then when the weather turns warmer I place them on my patio. I haven't had luck with the re blooming. But I haven't placed them in a dark place. Good luck to you.
Reply:Yes. Can't stand frost or freezing, but you can set it out during the spring-fall in a sunny location. There are online tips on how to make it bloom in the winter--you control the amount of light for part of the day, bright in the day, pitch black at night. Do a search to find out. I have 2 that I have had for a couple of years, but didn't try and get them to bloom this past year.
Reply:yes they do, enjoy them year after year
Reply:I've never managed it - I've had them last till the next christmas but never flower again.
Good luck trying - they are so pretty it's a shame to throw them away.
Reply:You bet they can!
I new a lady who always kept these plants. Before Christmas she would put the plants in a closet with a cut open apple. Hers were always nice and red and pretty!
She said the cut open apple gave the plant some kind of chemical it needed.....
Reply:yes. if you put them in a cool, dark place, water them like you normally would. and they should live.
Reply:Not in my house but maybe in yours. Seriously, they can but there is something about putting them in a dark closet with a paperr sack over them that just seems pointless to me. Good Luck!
Can Poinsettia plants last after Christmas? To bloom again the following year.?
Yes, by all means. Treat as normal house plant.
Reply:Yes, as long as you put them to "sleep" in a dark room for about a month prior to wanting them to re-bloom.
Reply:yes, they can - but they're tricky. My Mom planted one outside one year and it did grow back, but not very well. She though that we must be in the wrong growing zone for it
Reply:I have several poinsettia trees. Plants that have grown so large after many years. I keep mine in the house and then when the weather turns warmer I place them on my patio. I haven't had luck with the re blooming. But I haven't placed them in a dark place. Good luck to you.
Reply:Yes. Can't stand frost or freezing, but you can set it out during the spring-fall in a sunny location. There are online tips on how to make it bloom in the winter--you control the amount of light for part of the day, bright in the day, pitch black at night. Do a search to find out. I have 2 that I have had for a couple of years, but didn't try and get them to bloom this past year.
Reply:yes they do, enjoy them year after year
Reply:I've never managed it - I've had them last till the next christmas but never flower again.
Good luck trying - they are so pretty it's a shame to throw them away.
Reply:You bet they can!
I new a lady who always kept these plants. Before Christmas she would put the plants in a closet with a cut open apple. Hers were always nice and red and pretty!
She said the cut open apple gave the plant some kind of chemical it needed.....
Reply:yes. if you put them in a cool, dark place, water them like you normally would. and they should live.
Reply:Not in my house but maybe in yours. Seriously, they can but there is something about putting them in a dark closet with a paperr sack over them that just seems pointless to me. Good Luck!
Are poinsettia flowers poisonous to dogs?
yes they are poisonous to all animals but don't fret, your dog would probably have to eat the whole plant to be affected. i'm not sure what kind of dog would do that though :)
Are poinsettia flowers poisonous to dogs?
SIMPLE ENOUGH- YES....
Reply:Yes, if the dog eats the plant.
Reply:I have always been told that they are poisonous to all animals, including dogs. I have a cat and a dog and my vet suggested that I steer clear of the holiday flower. I hope this helps you.
Reply:I know they are for cats, never heard that for dogs.
Reply:They are poisonous to all living creatures.
Reply:toxic, but not poisonous. see vet if dog is throwing up or otherwise ill.
Reply:Poinsettia flowers are poisonous to animals and humans alike.
How's this...it's even in the dictionary that it's poisonous!
poinsettia
noun
tropical American plant having poisonous milk and showy tapering usually scarlet petallike leaves surrounding small yellow flowers
Reply:they certainly are. here is a tip: something they are good for . if you or any one has a damp area in a house put the plant in there there is something in the plant that causes mildew not to form
Tooth Fairy
Are poinsettia flowers poisonous to dogs?
SIMPLE ENOUGH- YES....
Reply:Yes, if the dog eats the plant.
Reply:I have always been told that they are poisonous to all animals, including dogs. I have a cat and a dog and my vet suggested that I steer clear of the holiday flower. I hope this helps you.
Reply:I know they are for cats, never heard that for dogs.
Reply:They are poisonous to all living creatures.
Reply:toxic, but not poisonous. see vet if dog is throwing up or otherwise ill.
Reply:Poinsettia flowers are poisonous to animals and humans alike.
How's this...it's even in the dictionary that it's poisonous!
poinsettia
noun
tropical American plant having poisonous milk and showy tapering usually scarlet petallike leaves surrounding small yellow flowers
Reply:they certainly are. here is a tip: something they are good for . if you or any one has a damp area in a house put the plant in there there is something in the plant that causes mildew not to form
Tooth Fairy
When in a year do poinsettias change colour? What colour changes do bracts of poinsettia plants undergo?
Not sure naturally but do know they can be forced to do things by changing times exposed to light daily.
Are poinsettia plants poisonous to kitty cats? I have 2 cats and just got a plant as a gift. I need to know.?
If they eat it or chew on it, Yes!!!
Are poinsettia plants poisonous to kitty cats? I have 2 cats and just got a plant as a gift. I need to know.?
yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:Yes, they are poisonous to cats, dogs, all animals especailly birds.
Reply:yes i heard they are
Reply:I have heard that they will get sick and throw up if they eat the leaves. I haven't actually seen proof of this just what I heard. I don't know if it would cause anything more than an upset stomach for them. I haven't had a pointsettia in the house just because I don't want to be cleaning up cat vomit. An old question about this below.
Reply:i heard that they make cats ill to their stomachs so you might want to avoid them.
Reply:yes if you love your cats get ride of the plant
Reply:No, they're not. It's a myth
Reply:They are extremely poisonous! You are going to have to keep it high up somewhere. I miss having them in my home!- just don't get them now we have a cat.
Reply:Yes, the plants are poisonous. They can make you very sick and potentially can kill pets or young children if they eat enough leaves. Most animals are able to figure out that they should not eat them due to the red leaves, that's nature's warning sticker.
Reply:yes they are! if you have one, good luck trying to find a place that they wont jump up on to get at it.
Reply:The plant is only mildly toxic. Generally resulting in nausea.
I've had both at the same time and I have not noticed cats finding the plant particularly tasty. I've found that they only dig up plants when their box is dirty. Eating plants, had one the trashed my mom's violets, but generally have not eaten plants.
The link is to a extensive list of plants and parts that will make you cat sick/dead. Eat enough bad stuff and anything can die, we all have our limits. Some stuff, is so toxic that even a little bit is to much. Cats can't read so you have run a little defense for them.
Reply:Lovely to look at but toxic to cats. If you can possibly find a way to keep the plant, but keep the cats away, then enjoy it. Otherwise, you may be spending a bit of money at the vets.
Reply:No - this is probably one of the longest lived, most repeated, OLDEST Urban Myths! http://www.snopes.com/holidays/christmas...
Reply:I've had pointsettias at Chirstmas time for years, and our cats have never even tried to eat them, but not that you mention it I think I will not allow them in this year.
Reply:No, it is a myth. Poinsettias are not poisonous
Reply:Check this website: list too long to copy %26amp; paste
www.merrydancercats.btinternet.co.uk/p...
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HOUSEPLANTS CAN BE DANGEROUS!
It is probably best to avoid all houseplants in areas of your home where your cats will be allowed to freely live, play, eat and sleep. Or, at least have them hanging high or otherwise in areas that your cat cannot get to them. Here is a list of houseplants that you DEFINITELY want to avoid at all costs, as they are potentially harmful or even fatal if they are ingested by your kitty (remember that lists for plants poisonous to cats may vary -- this is because often there is only a certain part of a particular plant that is harmful):
Airplane Plant
Azalea
Caladium
Cyclamen
Dieffenbachia
Dragon Tree
Easter Lily
Foxglove
Jerusalem Cherry
Mistletoe
Mother-in-law's Tongue
Philodendron
Poinsettia
Rhododendron
Spider Plant
Yew
website below
Reply:I dont know, but dont take any chances, put the plant outside or something or just put the plant in a high spot where the cats wont get it but i do think they are poisonous.
I love kitties.
Reply:the plant won't kill them, but it will give them an awful tummy ache and they'll most likey barf it back up on your carpet
Reply:yes they are poisonous to cats. I have went to Veterinary Tech school and in our poisons class, yes they are VERY poisonous to cats. Yes if they eat enough of the plant it CAN kill them. My mom has always had poinsettia plants during holidays just keep it out of their reach where they can't get to it.
Are poinsettia plants poisonous to kitty cats? I have 2 cats and just got a plant as a gift. I need to know.?
yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:Yes, they are poisonous to cats, dogs, all animals especailly birds.
Reply:yes i heard they are
Reply:I have heard that they will get sick and throw up if they eat the leaves. I haven't actually seen proof of this just what I heard. I don't know if it would cause anything more than an upset stomach for them. I haven't had a pointsettia in the house just because I don't want to be cleaning up cat vomit. An old question about this below.
Reply:i heard that they make cats ill to their stomachs so you might want to avoid them.
Reply:yes if you love your cats get ride of the plant
Reply:No, they're not. It's a myth
Reply:They are extremely poisonous! You are going to have to keep it high up somewhere. I miss having them in my home!- just don't get them now we have a cat.
Reply:Yes, the plants are poisonous. They can make you very sick and potentially can kill pets or young children if they eat enough leaves. Most animals are able to figure out that they should not eat them due to the red leaves, that's nature's warning sticker.
Reply:yes they are! if you have one, good luck trying to find a place that they wont jump up on to get at it.
Reply:The plant is only mildly toxic. Generally resulting in nausea.
I've had both at the same time and I have not noticed cats finding the plant particularly tasty. I've found that they only dig up plants when their box is dirty. Eating plants, had one the trashed my mom's violets, but generally have not eaten plants.
The link is to a extensive list of plants and parts that will make you cat sick/dead. Eat enough bad stuff and anything can die, we all have our limits. Some stuff, is so toxic that even a little bit is to much. Cats can't read so you have run a little defense for them.
Reply:Lovely to look at but toxic to cats. If you can possibly find a way to keep the plant, but keep the cats away, then enjoy it. Otherwise, you may be spending a bit of money at the vets.
Reply:No - this is probably one of the longest lived, most repeated, OLDEST Urban Myths! http://www.snopes.com/holidays/christmas...
Reply:I've had pointsettias at Chirstmas time for years, and our cats have never even tried to eat them, but not that you mention it I think I will not allow them in this year.
Reply:No, it is a myth. Poinsettias are not poisonous
Reply:Check this website: list too long to copy %26amp; paste
www.merrydancercats.btinternet.co.uk/p...
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HOUSEPLANTS CAN BE DANGEROUS!
It is probably best to avoid all houseplants in areas of your home where your cats will be allowed to freely live, play, eat and sleep. Or, at least have them hanging high or otherwise in areas that your cat cannot get to them. Here is a list of houseplants that you DEFINITELY want to avoid at all costs, as they are potentially harmful or even fatal if they are ingested by your kitty (remember that lists for plants poisonous to cats may vary -- this is because often there is only a certain part of a particular plant that is harmful):
Airplane Plant
Azalea
Caladium
Cyclamen
Dieffenbachia
Dragon Tree
Easter Lily
Foxglove
Jerusalem Cherry
Mistletoe
Mother-in-law's Tongue
Philodendron
Poinsettia
Rhododendron
Spider Plant
Yew
website below
Reply:I dont know, but dont take any chances, put the plant outside or something or just put the plant in a high spot where the cats wont get it but i do think they are poisonous.
I love kitties.
Reply:the plant won't kill them, but it will give them an awful tummy ache and they'll most likey barf it back up on your carpet
Reply:yes they are poisonous to cats. I have went to Veterinary Tech school and in our poisons class, yes they are VERY poisonous to cats. Yes if they eat enough of the plant it CAN kill them. My mom has always had poinsettia plants during holidays just keep it out of their reach where they can't get to it.
I have got one of those Poinsettia (sorry if thats not the correct spelling) plants?
and water it over night one a week, however, I am going on holiday soon, so won't be able to water it, will it be ok to water it the night before we leave, then water it the day we get back?, that means it won't get watered for 10 days
I have got one of those Poinsettia (sorry if thats not the correct spelling) plants?
Leave it in a saucer or small bowl of water to about half way up the pot. The plant will draw up all the water it needs
Reply:hi
stand it in somthing then put water in the tub or whatever you put it in
Reply:Why not pop the plant in a sink of water
Reply:If its possible... submerge the whole pot in sink or tub for a good hour before you leave. let drain then place back in its place. that should do it.I have a 2yr and !yr old plants that are just beautiful
Reply:I wouldn't leave it in water, if it goes 7 days it should go 10 without a problem.
Reply:could try a tray filled with small pebbles,and put water in that until it just covers the pebbles.Water the poinsettia well just before you leave,and stand it on this tray.If its not in a warm room (which might dry it out quicker) then it should be okay.
Reply:this would be difficult as poinsettia's prefer warm water which should be given from the bottom can u giv it 2 a m8 or ur parents to look after but it should survive it might wilt a bit but wiv some TLC it should revive
Reply:water it thouroghly before you leave, and then put a bowl under the pot. you rwatering will last at best 8-9 days, the bowl underneath will make sure it is not too dry when you come back. just remember dump water on it when you come back
Reply:i grow poinsettias in Florida.i put them in the shade during dormant period and have had no problem with not watering frequently.going on holiday for 10 days should be OK.soak container before you leave and they should be fine.
Reply:Water it the minute you get back and it should be fine
I have got one of those Poinsettia (sorry if thats not the correct spelling) plants?
Leave it in a saucer or small bowl of water to about half way up the pot. The plant will draw up all the water it needs
Reply:hi
stand it in somthing then put water in the tub or whatever you put it in
Reply:Why not pop the plant in a sink of water
Reply:If its possible... submerge the whole pot in sink or tub for a good hour before you leave. let drain then place back in its place. that should do it.I have a 2yr and !yr old plants that are just beautiful
Reply:I wouldn't leave it in water, if it goes 7 days it should go 10 without a problem.
Reply:could try a tray filled with small pebbles,and put water in that until it just covers the pebbles.Water the poinsettia well just before you leave,and stand it on this tray.If its not in a warm room (which might dry it out quicker) then it should be okay.
Reply:this would be difficult as poinsettia's prefer warm water which should be given from the bottom can u giv it 2 a m8 or ur parents to look after but it should survive it might wilt a bit but wiv some TLC it should revive
Reply:water it thouroghly before you leave, and then put a bowl under the pot. you rwatering will last at best 8-9 days, the bowl underneath will make sure it is not too dry when you come back. just remember dump water on it when you come back
Reply:i grow poinsettias in Florida.i put them in the shade during dormant period and have had no problem with not watering frequently.going on holiday for 10 days should be OK.soak container before you leave and they should be fine.
Reply:Water it the minute you get back and it should be fine
How do you get aging green poinsettia plants to grow red leaves again?! maybe you can't!?
Poinsettias bracts, they're similar to leaves, turn red with the shortening amount of light during the day. They will turn red if you keep them dark for more them 14 or 15 hours a day. But it is not as simple as that. They need to be producing flowers to produce the bracts that turn red so just putting your plant in the airing cupboard (do people still have them?) won't necessarily give you a good result.
How do you get aging green poinsettia plants to grow red leaves again?! maybe you can't!?
you have to put them in the dark for a while. I am not sure how long it takes. I have some white ones %26amp; I tried it for 2wks, they were starting to turn.
how to grow lilacs
How do you get aging green poinsettia plants to grow red leaves again?! maybe you can't!?
you have to put them in the dark for a while. I am not sure how long it takes. I have some white ones %26amp; I tried it for 2wks, they were starting to turn.
how to grow lilacs
Poinsettia pronunciation?
If you are not sure, why not just say the very pretty red Christmas flower?
Poinsettia pronunciation?
actually, i just looked it up on merriamwebster.com, and it gave two pronunciations. the first, and probably more correct, is
point-set-ee-ah
and the second is
point-set-ah
go here for the pronunciations: (theres handy little red speaker icons next to the word that pronounce them for you.)
http://merriamwebster.com/dictionary/poi...
hope this helped!
Reply:Hey "Ya'll!" I am from Alabama and everyone I know pronounces it "Poin -- set--- uh!!' but who trusts us "REDNECKS" anyway!!?? LOL
Reply:Poin (rhymes with coin)
set
tee - a
Reply:This site has a sound bite that has the correct pronunciation.
Reply:point-SET-ah
Reply:Botanically, it should be pronounced POIN-SET-E-UH; but because of laziness and regional dialects it is often pronounced POIN--SET-UH. The dictionary accepts either.
Reply:'red - christmas - plant'
Reply:I've heard it pronounced both ways (poin set eyah and poin set a) I believe the correct pronunciation is poin set eyah. I'm originally from Calif. and we always said poin set a. Poin set eyah, I believe is correct, but sounds strange to me. I think both pronunciations are acceptable.
Poinsettia pronunciation?
actually, i just looked it up on merriamwebster.com, and it gave two pronunciations. the first, and probably more correct, is
point-set-ee-ah
and the second is
point-set-ah
go here for the pronunciations: (theres handy little red speaker icons next to the word that pronounce them for you.)
http://merriamwebster.com/dictionary/poi...
hope this helped!
Reply:Hey "Ya'll!" I am from Alabama and everyone I know pronounces it "Poin -- set--- uh!!' but who trusts us "REDNECKS" anyway!!?? LOL
Reply:Poin (rhymes with coin)
set
tee - a
Reply:This site has a sound bite that has the correct pronunciation.
Reply:point-SET-ah
Reply:Botanically, it should be pronounced POIN-SET-E-UH; but because of laziness and regional dialects it is often pronounced POIN--SET-UH. The dictionary accepts either.
Reply:'red - christmas - plant'
Reply:I've heard it pronounced both ways (poin set eyah and poin set a) I believe the correct pronunciation is poin set eyah. I'm originally from Calif. and we always said poin set a. Poin set eyah, I believe is correct, but sounds strange to me. I think both pronunciations are acceptable.
Poinsettia - how to get io bloom?
They are one of the hardest plants to maintain after season.. but it is possible...
When You First Bring Your Poinsettia Home
Light - Place it near a sunny window. South, east or west facing windows are preferable to a north facing window.
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Poinsettias are tropicals and will appreciate as much direct sunlight as you can provide.
Heat - To keep the poinsettia in bloom as long as possible, maintain a temperature of 65 - 75 degrees F. during the day. Dropping the temperature to about 60 degrees F. at night will not hurt the plant. However, cold drafts or allowing the leaves to touch a cold window ca injure the leaves and cause premature leaf drop. If you’ve ever see a gangly poinsettia in bloom, with only a couple of sad looking leaves hanging on, it was probably exposed to temperatures that were too cool or extreme shifts in temperature.
Water - Water the plant whenever the surface feels dry to the touch. Water until it drains out the bottom, but don’t let the plant sit in water. Wilting is another common cause of leaf drop. A wilted plant can be revived and salvaged, but it will take another season to improve its appearance.
Humidity - Lack of humidity during dry seasons, in particular winter, is an ongoing houseplant problem. If your home tends to be dry and your poinsettia is in direct light, you will find yourself watering frequently, possibly every day.
After Christmas Care
January - March: Keep watering the poinsettia whenever the surface is dry.
April: Starting April 1st, gradually decrease water, allowing the to get dry between waterings. Be careful the stem does not begin to shrivel. This is a sign the plant is too stressed and is dying. In a week or two, when the plant has acclimated to this drying process, move it to a cool spot like the basement or a heated garage. You want to keep it at about 60 degrees F.
May: In mid-May, cut the stems back to about 4 inches and repot in a slightly larger container, with new potting soil. Water it well. Place the newly potted plant back into the brightest window you have and once again keep it at a temperature of 65 - 75 degrees F. Continue watering whenever the surface of the soil feels dry.
Watch for new growth. Once new growth appears, begin fertilizing every two weeks with a complete fertilizer. Follow fertilizer label recommendations.
June: More the poinsettia outside, pot and all. Keep it in a partially shaded location and maintain your watering and fertilizing schedule.
July: In early July, pinch back each stem by about one inch. This is to encourage a stout, well branched plant. If left unpinched, the poinsettia will grow tall and spindly.
August: By mid-August, the stems should have branched and leafed out. Once again, pinch or cut the new stems, leaving 3-4 leaves on each shoot. Bring the plant back indoors and back into your brightest window. Continue watering and fertilizing.
September: Continue regular watering and fertilizing. Make sure the temperature stays above 65 degrees F.
October Poinsettias are short-day plants, meaning their bud set is affected by the length of daylight. To re-bloom, poinsettias need about 10 weeks with 12 hours or less of sunlight per day. You will have to artificially create these conditions and it’s crucial that you be diligent.
Beginning October 1st, keep your plant in complete darkness from 5 pm to 8 am. Any exposure to light will delay blooming. Use an opaque box or material to block out light. Many people place their plants in a closest, but if light gets in though the cracks or if you open and use the closet, it will affect the bud set.
Move the plant back to the sunny window during the daytime and continue watering and fertilizing.
November: Around the last week of November, you can stop the darkness treatment and allow the plant to remain in the window. You should see flower buds at this point
December - Stop fertilizing about December 15th. Keep watering and treat your plant the way you did when you first brought it home in bloom. If all has gone well, it should be back in bloom and ready to begin the process all over again. What about poinsettias being poisonous?
Poinsettia - how to get io bloom?
if you cut it back after the Christmas season and have been babying it stop they thrive on a little neglect and do not water more than once a week they also love to be root bound
When You First Bring Your Poinsettia Home
Light - Place it near a sunny window. South, east or west facing windows are preferable to a north facing window.
Sponsored Links
Poinsettias are tropicals and will appreciate as much direct sunlight as you can provide.
Heat - To keep the poinsettia in bloom as long as possible, maintain a temperature of 65 - 75 degrees F. during the day. Dropping the temperature to about 60 degrees F. at night will not hurt the plant. However, cold drafts or allowing the leaves to touch a cold window ca injure the leaves and cause premature leaf drop. If you’ve ever see a gangly poinsettia in bloom, with only a couple of sad looking leaves hanging on, it was probably exposed to temperatures that were too cool or extreme shifts in temperature.
Water - Water the plant whenever the surface feels dry to the touch. Water until it drains out the bottom, but don’t let the plant sit in water. Wilting is another common cause of leaf drop. A wilted plant can be revived and salvaged, but it will take another season to improve its appearance.
Humidity - Lack of humidity during dry seasons, in particular winter, is an ongoing houseplant problem. If your home tends to be dry and your poinsettia is in direct light, you will find yourself watering frequently, possibly every day.
After Christmas Care
January - March: Keep watering the poinsettia whenever the surface is dry.
April: Starting April 1st, gradually decrease water, allowing the to get dry between waterings. Be careful the stem does not begin to shrivel. This is a sign the plant is too stressed and is dying. In a week or two, when the plant has acclimated to this drying process, move it to a cool spot like the basement or a heated garage. You want to keep it at about 60 degrees F.
May: In mid-May, cut the stems back to about 4 inches and repot in a slightly larger container, with new potting soil. Water it well. Place the newly potted plant back into the brightest window you have and once again keep it at a temperature of 65 - 75 degrees F. Continue watering whenever the surface of the soil feels dry.
Watch for new growth. Once new growth appears, begin fertilizing every two weeks with a complete fertilizer. Follow fertilizer label recommendations.
June: More the poinsettia outside, pot and all. Keep it in a partially shaded location and maintain your watering and fertilizing schedule.
July: In early July, pinch back each stem by about one inch. This is to encourage a stout, well branched plant. If left unpinched, the poinsettia will grow tall and spindly.
August: By mid-August, the stems should have branched and leafed out. Once again, pinch or cut the new stems, leaving 3-4 leaves on each shoot. Bring the plant back indoors and back into your brightest window. Continue watering and fertilizing.
September: Continue regular watering and fertilizing. Make sure the temperature stays above 65 degrees F.
October Poinsettias are short-day plants, meaning their bud set is affected by the length of daylight. To re-bloom, poinsettias need about 10 weeks with 12 hours or less of sunlight per day. You will have to artificially create these conditions and it’s crucial that you be diligent.
Beginning October 1st, keep your plant in complete darkness from 5 pm to 8 am. Any exposure to light will delay blooming. Use an opaque box or material to block out light. Many people place their plants in a closest, but if light gets in though the cracks or if you open and use the closet, it will affect the bud set.
Move the plant back to the sunny window during the daytime and continue watering and fertilizing.
November: Around the last week of November, you can stop the darkness treatment and allow the plant to remain in the window. You should see flower buds at this point
December - Stop fertilizing about December 15th. Keep watering and treat your plant the way you did when you first brought it home in bloom. If all has gone well, it should be back in bloom and ready to begin the process all over again. What about poinsettias being poisonous?
Poinsettia - how to get io bloom?
if you cut it back after the Christmas season and have been babying it stop they thrive on a little neglect and do not water more than once a week they also love to be root bound
Poinsettia Bowl Navy vs. Utah, Navy +8 over/under 65.0?
any strong feelings on the game.........I pick navy to cover, and the game to go over 65.0
Poinsettia Bowl Navy vs. Utah, Navy +8 over/under 65.0?
Over all the way.
These 2 teams are high scoring and the 65 pt O/U is not a mistake. The final score of this game will be somewhere around 38-35 Utah well over the 65 points.
I like Navy and the Over in this game.
Reply:I'll take the over on that, as well.
http://www.dagus-statistics.com
Poinsettia Bowl Navy vs. Utah, Navy +8 over/under 65.0?
Over all the way.
These 2 teams are high scoring and the 65 pt O/U is not a mistake. The final score of this game will be somewhere around 38-35 Utah well over the 65 points.
I like Navy and the Over in this game.
Reply:I'll take the over on that, as well.
http://www.dagus-statistics.com
Poinsettia Care?
I recieved a beautiful Pointsettia flower and I would like to know how to care for the flower. Do I keep it in light or indirect light and how often to water? Thanks
Bev
Poinsettia Care?
Indirect, filtered light. Water when the top of the soil feels dry.
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:You're welcome! Thanks for the positive comment :)
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Reply:Poinsettas don't like to be waterlogged, so make sure any excess water can run off/out of the pot.
Reply:I hope you have a poinsettia plant not a flower. For the plant it is native to mexico. think of the temps in mexico warm in day and cool at nite. does not like to sit in water. poke holes in what ever wrapper is on the pot.
Leather Slippers
Bev
Poinsettia Care?
Indirect, filtered light. Water when the top of the soil feels dry.
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:You're welcome! Thanks for the positive comment :)
I appreciate it so much. Report It
Reply:Poinsettas don't like to be waterlogged, so make sure any excess water can run off/out of the pot.
Reply:I hope you have a poinsettia plant not a flower. For the plant it is native to mexico. think of the temps in mexico warm in day and cool at nite. does not like to sit in water. poke holes in what ever wrapper is on the pot.
Leather Slippers
How could you get a pointsetta/poinsettia to flower in june?
This a question for my ap bio class and i have no idea how to answer it. I looked up info on it and know that it needs 12 hrs of darkness and 60-70 F temp. Shouldnt the answer be to just let it have 12 hrs of darkness, then light, and raise the thermostat in your house to 65F??
How could you get a pointsetta/poinsettia to flower in june?
1) why did you give an incorrect and then correct spelling of poinsettia in your question?
2) Yes, and by darkness they mean complete and utter darkness. You would need to maintain the 60-70 F throughout the darkness period. This is what green houses do in the winter to get poinsettias ready for christmas.
How could you get a pointsetta/poinsettia to flower in june?
1) why did you give an incorrect and then correct spelling of poinsettia in your question?
2) Yes, and by darkness they mean complete and utter darkness. You would need to maintain the 60-70 F throughout the darkness period. This is what green houses do in the winter to get poinsettias ready for christmas.
How could you get a pointsetta/poinsettia to flower in june?
This a question for my ap bio class and i have no idea how to answer it. I looked up info on it and know that it needs 12 hrs of darkness and 60-70 F temp. Shouldnt the answer be to just let it have 12 hrs of darkness, then light, and raise the thermostat in your house to 65F??
How could you get a pointsetta/poinsettia to flower in june?
To get the plant to bloom a second time, it will need absolute darkness for 14 hours a day, for two months. If you do not provide them with darkness, the plants will bloom later than Christmas, sometime in the spring.
Try a dark closet, make sure you give it light the other ten hours
Reply:The point is you have to accelerate the change from long days (light) to long nights (time in absolutely black closet)...... Poinsettias are actually Mexican Flame trees originally, and bred for smaller size over time. So take some hints about water versus time of year for the Mexican high desert climate for excellent results.
How could you get a pointsetta/poinsettia to flower in june?
To get the plant to bloom a second time, it will need absolute darkness for 14 hours a day, for two months. If you do not provide them with darkness, the plants will bloom later than Christmas, sometime in the spring.
Try a dark closet, make sure you give it light the other ten hours
Reply:The point is you have to accelerate the change from long days (light) to long nights (time in absolutely black closet)...... Poinsettias are actually Mexican Flame trees originally, and bred for smaller size over time. So take some hints about water versus time of year for the Mexican high desert climate for excellent results.
Poinsettia plant.....?
how can i take care of it at home..? n how to treat it..?
Poinsettia plant.....?
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! Merry Christmas! Hope this helps.
Reply:First off, you need to keep it damp, but not wet, and in bright light. Keep it away from heating ducts and drafts because the ideal temperature is 60-70 degrees F. Also do NOT plant them in the ground. If any leafs are dead or are dieing, remove them. Just to let you know also, the plants are not edible but are not poisonous either.
I hope this helps!
Reply:when soil is dry water it give it lots of love.keep it in cool dry place in direct sunlight.
Poinsettia plant.....?
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! Merry Christmas! Hope this helps.
Reply:First off, you need to keep it damp, but not wet, and in bright light. Keep it away from heating ducts and drafts because the ideal temperature is 60-70 degrees F. Also do NOT plant them in the ground. If any leafs are dead or are dieing, remove them. Just to let you know also, the plants are not edible but are not poisonous either.
I hope this helps!
Reply:when soil is dry water it give it lots of love.keep it in cool dry place in direct sunlight.
Anyone know about the African Poinsettia?
When do they bloom?
Anyone know about the African Poinsettia?
Go here:
http://www.flowers-a.com/african_christm...
Picture:
http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2677108...
flowers baby
Anyone know about the African Poinsettia?
Go here:
http://www.flowers-a.com/african_christm...
Picture:
http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2677108...
flowers baby
Is my Poinsettia dieing :( {red leaves}?
Well ill im in highschool and dont know "to much" about growing plants, but are biology teacher gave all of us a plant as a christmas gift(2007), and I dont like seeing things like plants die, and currently it has "red leaves" but no flowers.
How do I get it to bloom again?
Thanks
Is my Poinsettia dieing :( {red leaves}?
Depends on where you live..
Put it outside.. if your are where its warm enough, it would have died back in the winter in some parts and then came back.. I found this..
When the leaves have fallen (usually by late March or early April), cut the Poinsettia back to about 8" in height. Continue a regular watering program, and fertilize your plant with a good, balanced. By the end of May, you should see vigorous new growth. Transplant the Poinsettia into a larger pot (no more than four inches larger than the original pot).
Continue regular watering during the growth period, and fertilize every two to three weeks. Once all chance of frost has passed and night temperatures average 55° F or above, you can put the Poinsettia outside (being sure to bring it back in if there's any chance the temperature will fall below 50° F)! If pruning is necessary to keep the plant bushy and compact, be sure pruning is done by September 1.
Then comes the hard part; complete light control. From October 1, the Poinsettia will need to be kept in complete darkness for 14 continuous hours each night. You’ll have to cover the plant with a black polythene bag or a large box, as any stray light, such as that of a streetlight or lamp, can stop the re-flowering process.
In the daytime, from October through December, the plant will need 6 - 8 hours of bright sunlight daily, with night temperatures between 60 - 70° F. Temperatures outside of this range can also delay flowering.
Following this regime faithfully for eight to ten weeks should give you a flowering Poinsettia for the Christmas season; the actual bloom time will depend on the particular variety.
This might help too ( its a excellent site)
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2006...
Reply:You need to make sure it is not dry and put it somewhere light but not in full sun. If the diameter of the pot is less than a third of the height of the plant you need to re-pot it in a bigger pot with some nice compost. It would benefit from having a little plant food (Miracle-Gro for example) every two or three weeks.
The flowers on the poinsettia are very small, what you see are the red bracts that surround the flowers. Wait until the autumn and with luck as the daylight shortens this will trigger the plant to make red bracts again.
Reply:To get the plant to bloom again, you could make sure that it has a long, completely dark night every night for a couple of months. I usually put my poinsettias into a cardboard box each evening, starting in September or October, and put a blanket overtop to make sure that no light gets in, and then take them out in the morning. That way they form the red bracts by Christmas.
As far as keeping the plant healthy in general, make sure it gets adequate light and water, and fertilize it occasionally with a general purpose fertilizer. Repot it once a year or so, and prune it if it starts to get long and scraggly looking.
Reply:The red leaves are adaptation of leaves which turn red in color and resemble flower. During X-mas these red colored poinsettia are sold as gift. The flowers are not conspicous and are very small. There is nothing wrong with your plant. You can multiply these plants by cutting a shoot and rooting it in potted soil.
How do I get it to bloom again?
Thanks
Is my Poinsettia dieing :( {red leaves}?
Depends on where you live..
Put it outside.. if your are where its warm enough, it would have died back in the winter in some parts and then came back.. I found this..
When the leaves have fallen (usually by late March or early April), cut the Poinsettia back to about 8" in height. Continue a regular watering program, and fertilize your plant with a good, balanced. By the end of May, you should see vigorous new growth. Transplant the Poinsettia into a larger pot (no more than four inches larger than the original pot).
Continue regular watering during the growth period, and fertilize every two to three weeks. Once all chance of frost has passed and night temperatures average 55° F or above, you can put the Poinsettia outside (being sure to bring it back in if there's any chance the temperature will fall below 50° F)! If pruning is necessary to keep the plant bushy and compact, be sure pruning is done by September 1.
Then comes the hard part; complete light control. From October 1, the Poinsettia will need to be kept in complete darkness for 14 continuous hours each night. You’ll have to cover the plant with a black polythene bag or a large box, as any stray light, such as that of a streetlight or lamp, can stop the re-flowering process.
In the daytime, from October through December, the plant will need 6 - 8 hours of bright sunlight daily, with night temperatures between 60 - 70° F. Temperatures outside of this range can also delay flowering.
Following this regime faithfully for eight to ten weeks should give you a flowering Poinsettia for the Christmas season; the actual bloom time will depend on the particular variety.
This might help too ( its a excellent site)
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2006...
Reply:You need to make sure it is not dry and put it somewhere light but not in full sun. If the diameter of the pot is less than a third of the height of the plant you need to re-pot it in a bigger pot with some nice compost. It would benefit from having a little plant food (Miracle-Gro for example) every two or three weeks.
The flowers on the poinsettia are very small, what you see are the red bracts that surround the flowers. Wait until the autumn and with luck as the daylight shortens this will trigger the plant to make red bracts again.
Reply:To get the plant to bloom again, you could make sure that it has a long, completely dark night every night for a couple of months. I usually put my poinsettias into a cardboard box each evening, starting in September or October, and put a blanket overtop to make sure that no light gets in, and then take them out in the morning. That way they form the red bracts by Christmas.
As far as keeping the plant healthy in general, make sure it gets adequate light and water, and fertilize it occasionally with a general purpose fertilizer. Repot it once a year or so, and prune it if it starts to get long and scraggly looking.
Reply:The red leaves are adaptation of leaves which turn red in color and resemble flower. During X-mas these red colored poinsettia are sold as gift. The flowers are not conspicous and are very small. There is nothing wrong with your plant. You can multiply these plants by cutting a shoot and rooting it in potted soil.
Poinsettia help?
Well i wanted ot now if you can flatten and dry poisettias becuase my mom bought these beautiful poinsettias and they arent going to last to long.We have this very large one like the size of a book and I wanted to know if I could dry it out so I can put ti in a frame Ho would I?
Poinsettia help?
I've never dried poinsettia flowers....but I don't see why you can't.
But may i ask why you wouldn't want to save it for next year???
If you live in an area that the winters aren't as harsh..you can plant your Poinsettia in the ground. A nice sunny location.
I know that the poinsettia's i've owned, I've kept it in a sunny window, and water it, and just let the blooms die back, and repot it, and keep in in a dark closet (keep it watered, but not soggy), then bring it back out in September, and set in the a sunny window, and it will sprout back , and bloom....**just an idea**oh...and feed it with Miracle Grow one good feeding.
Poinsettia help?
I've never dried poinsettia flowers....but I don't see why you can't.
But may i ask why you wouldn't want to save it for next year???
If you live in an area that the winters aren't as harsh..you can plant your Poinsettia in the ground. A nice sunny location.
I know that the poinsettia's i've owned, I've kept it in a sunny window, and water it, and just let the blooms die back, and repot it, and keep in in a dark closet (keep it watered, but not soggy), then bring it back out in September, and set in the a sunny window, and it will sprout back , and bloom....**just an idea**oh...and feed it with Miracle Grow one good feeding.
Poinsettia is from Mexico?
I was reading other things about how some americans don't like mexican people, but what about for Xmas Usa is full everywhere with poinsettias. They are from Mexico
Poinsettia is from Mexico?
The average American doesn't know that the poinsettia is from Mexico, where it is called la flor de nochebuena, or the Christmas Eve flower. It's named after Joel Poinsett, who was an ambassador or something along those lines from the USA to Mexico, and he found it there. Technically, it's really not a flower but a pretty plant. I don't think most people connect pointsettia + Christmas = Mexicans.
Reply:People != Flowers.
Geez.
Reply:I am missing your point. Yes, Dr. Poinsett discovered the first "Christmas Stars" in Mexico. Potatoes originated in Peru. The common "amaryllis" (Hypeastrum) was found in Chile. Do we really care about the politics, culture, ethnicity, religion, etc. of the country from which we in the United States now enjoy plant varieties?
Reply:A more accurate statement would be we don't like people sneaking into our country illegally. It has nothing to do with the people themselves. Most people know poinsettias are from Mexico.
Reply:SO is this a question or a statement?
I don't like Poinsettia's. Does that mean I hate Mexicans.
OK I like Avocados, but hate Chili's. I like Tequila, but hate Corn tortillas. So does this make me confused.
Wait, I like Del Taco. Does this mean I like Mexicans, but only if they Americanize.
Poinsettia is from Mexico?
The average American doesn't know that the poinsettia is from Mexico, where it is called la flor de nochebuena, or the Christmas Eve flower. It's named after Joel Poinsett, who was an ambassador or something along those lines from the USA to Mexico, and he found it there. Technically, it's really not a flower but a pretty plant. I don't think most people connect pointsettia + Christmas = Mexicans.
Reply:People != Flowers.
Geez.
Reply:I am missing your point. Yes, Dr. Poinsett discovered the first "Christmas Stars" in Mexico. Potatoes originated in Peru. The common "amaryllis" (Hypeastrum) was found in Chile. Do we really care about the politics, culture, ethnicity, religion, etc. of the country from which we in the United States now enjoy plant varieties?
Reply:A more accurate statement would be we don't like people sneaking into our country illegally. It has nothing to do with the people themselves. Most people know poinsettias are from Mexico.
Reply:SO is this a question or a statement?
I don't like Poinsettia's. Does that mean I hate Mexicans.
OK I like Avocados, but hate Chili's. I like Tequila, but hate Corn tortillas. So does this make me confused.
Wait, I like Del Taco. Does this mean I like Mexicans, but only if they Americanize.
What can I do with my Poinsettia?
I got this for my birthday (in December). It came from the best florist in town, and it is still beautiful! I've kept it at work, because I have a cat that eats anything green and there's no where I can put it where he can't get at it. He can even get on top of the cabinets above the fridge! Poinsettias are toxic to cats, so bringing it home just isn't an option.
It's getting really big and should be repotted soon. I don't know what to do with it! It's too pretty and healthy to just throw out. I know my b/f spent a fortune on it, not knowing the predicament it was going to put me in.
Any good suggestions? Serious answers only, please.
What can I do with my Poinsettia?
Poinsettias are not toxic enough, nor are they poisonous enough for cats to either become sick nor to die from. This has been an ongoing myth. At the most, your cat may have a mouth irritation, or a stomach upset, at the very most, vomiting. What cat does not throw up on occasion?
I am totally against using toxic substances in the house, I am an absolute animal lover, I have three cats presently, so I am giving you this information in good faith. I have had poinsettias over the years and many cats who were plant nibblers, and I never had a problem.
Bring the poinsettia home and your cat will be fine.
http://www.snopes.com/holidays/christmas...
http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants-no...
http://www.ehow.com/how_2073940_keep-cat...
I hope this ease your mind a bit. In the end it is up to you, but with any YA advice you need to do your own research as well.
Reply:Donate it to a co-worker or nursing home
Reply:eat it
Reply:I heard you can cut it back and place in a dark paper bag and it will come back next year. Never tried it. maybe get a plant stand to keep the cats away in the meantime.
Reply:When the weather will allow, find a nice semi shaded place outside for your poinsettia. The plant will grow and flourish all summer. When winter comes, bring it back inside and it may turn red by Christmas. I have done this many years and sometimes they are beautiful at Christmas and sometimes they are off a couple of weeks. Maybe you live somewhere that you can leave it out year round? Wish I did. Sometimes seems like a pain hauling my plants back and forth
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It's getting really big and should be repotted soon. I don't know what to do with it! It's too pretty and healthy to just throw out. I know my b/f spent a fortune on it, not knowing the predicament it was going to put me in.
Any good suggestions? Serious answers only, please.
What can I do with my Poinsettia?
Poinsettias are not toxic enough, nor are they poisonous enough for cats to either become sick nor to die from. This has been an ongoing myth. At the most, your cat may have a mouth irritation, or a stomach upset, at the very most, vomiting. What cat does not throw up on occasion?
I am totally against using toxic substances in the house, I am an absolute animal lover, I have three cats presently, so I am giving you this information in good faith. I have had poinsettias over the years and many cats who were plant nibblers, and I never had a problem.
Bring the poinsettia home and your cat will be fine.
http://www.snopes.com/holidays/christmas...
http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants-no...
http://www.ehow.com/how_2073940_keep-cat...
I hope this ease your mind a bit. In the end it is up to you, but with any YA advice you need to do your own research as well.
Reply:Donate it to a co-worker or nursing home
Reply:eat it
Reply:I heard you can cut it back and place in a dark paper bag and it will come back next year. Never tried it. maybe get a plant stand to keep the cats away in the meantime.
Reply:When the weather will allow, find a nice semi shaded place outside for your poinsettia. The plant will grow and flourish all summer. When winter comes, bring it back inside and it may turn red by Christmas. I have done this many years and sometimes they are beautiful at Christmas and sometimes they are off a couple of weeks. Maybe you live somewhere that you can leave it out year round? Wish I did. Sometimes seems like a pain hauling my plants back and forth
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Poinsettia longevity and tips?
Costco has some beautiful Poinsettias right now for the holiday season. My mother loves flowers and the such. Her birthday is January 3rd, and I was thinking of getting her one for her birthday, however I'm not exactly familiar with how often they should be watered or their longevity? I'm worried if I wait to buy it after Christmas, they will all be gone.
My question is, if I bought it next weekend, would it last another week and a half with proper care? And what tips would you give me regarding caring for it? Obviously as I am up in Canada and we're expecting a blizzard tonight, it'll be kept indoors.
Poinsettia longevity and tips?
Choose a plant that looks healthy and does not have wilted looking blooms. Ask the clerk at the store for a bag, preferably paper, to put the plant in so that it won't suffer from the cold when you move it from the warmer indoor temps to the cold outside as you transport it home. Water it lightly when you get home and it should be just fine until her birthday.
The blooms ( actually the plant's leaves which have changed color ) should last another couple of weeks depending on the plant and when it came into "bloom". I've had blooms last up to a month beyond the holidays.
I have kept Poinsettias for many seasons. Just keep them watered as you would any houseplant.
Reply:Poinsettias are perennials that with proper care will last for years. This is therir peak time right now so it you don't overwater it and it has the right amount of sun and no drafts it will do fine.
My one suggestion, when you buy one take a bag for it and put it in the bag in the store. Even the small time its outdoors in the wind and cold will be a shock to it. I live in a cooler zone 5 so know the effect of cold air on the plants..
I just did an article on poinsettia care that you may want to read. It covers taking care of it through the entire year. Good luck! Denise http://thegardenersrake.com
http://thegardenersrake.com/indoor-plant...
Reply:my grandpa had 3 or 4 in his greehouse that were 20yrs old, 7 feet tall at least with stems (trunks) 3 inchs around.i think it will last a week more
My question is, if I bought it next weekend, would it last another week and a half with proper care? And what tips would you give me regarding caring for it? Obviously as I am up in Canada and we're expecting a blizzard tonight, it'll be kept indoors.
Poinsettia longevity and tips?
Choose a plant that looks healthy and does not have wilted looking blooms. Ask the clerk at the store for a bag, preferably paper, to put the plant in so that it won't suffer from the cold when you move it from the warmer indoor temps to the cold outside as you transport it home. Water it lightly when you get home and it should be just fine until her birthday.
The blooms ( actually the plant's leaves which have changed color ) should last another couple of weeks depending on the plant and when it came into "bloom". I've had blooms last up to a month beyond the holidays.
I have kept Poinsettias for many seasons. Just keep them watered as you would any houseplant.
Reply:Poinsettias are perennials that with proper care will last for years. This is therir peak time right now so it you don't overwater it and it has the right amount of sun and no drafts it will do fine.
My one suggestion, when you buy one take a bag for it and put it in the bag in the store. Even the small time its outdoors in the wind and cold will be a shock to it. I live in a cooler zone 5 so know the effect of cold air on the plants..
I just did an article on poinsettia care that you may want to read. It covers taking care of it through the entire year. Good luck! Denise http://thegardenersrake.com
http://thegardenersrake.com/indoor-plant...
Reply:my grandpa had 3 or 4 in his greehouse that were 20yrs old, 7 feet tall at least with stems (trunks) 3 inchs around.i think it will last a week more
Poinsettia trimming in the Spring...?
I've got two gorgeous poinsettias - about 12 inches tall and 6 or 7 3/8" branches each. They are still bright red and have flowers (little balls) that look lively. Each branch may only have one or two green leaves, if that. They are also starting to grow new leaves by the flowers (about 1/2 inch long now.) It's late March... I read stuff that says to cut them back to anywhere from 2 inches to 8 inches tall. There aren't any leaves on the first 4 or 5 inches of the stems/branches. I also recently re potted them into 8 inch pots.
How far do I want to cut them back, or do I even need to? Do I need to cut all of the red leaves (bracts) off? I'd like to have them out to show in my house until October when they have to go in the dark to turn red. I'd also like it if they grew a few inches taller, heck, wouldn't mind 3 feet either, but also got denser. What are the keys to trimming them back and keeping them looking sharp - I'm a bit horticulturally illiterate, but am enjoying growing them.
Poinsettia trimming in the Spring...?
Cut them back to about 6 to 8 inches. It does not matter that they don't have leaves. If you take care of it, it will come back out great. Keep them from drying out, but do not over water. I'd make sure all of the red leaves were cut off. It will get denser, but don't expect 3 feet tall. Cut them with a very sharp knife and keep in a good window or in a greenhouse. I'd even keep them outside during the summer.
Reply:I don't know much about cutting them back but I wanted to tell you I broken one of my limbs off and just off hand stuck it in some water and it has rooted and had put on leaves.
I was quite surprised!
nfd♥
Reply:My doctors office has one and they have not cut it back, it is huge and beautiful.
Make sure you have them in the dark in order for the leaves to turn red.
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How far do I want to cut them back, or do I even need to? Do I need to cut all of the red leaves (bracts) off? I'd like to have them out to show in my house until October when they have to go in the dark to turn red. I'd also like it if they grew a few inches taller, heck, wouldn't mind 3 feet either, but also got denser. What are the keys to trimming them back and keeping them looking sharp - I'm a bit horticulturally illiterate, but am enjoying growing them.
Poinsettia trimming in the Spring...?
Cut them back to about 6 to 8 inches. It does not matter that they don't have leaves. If you take care of it, it will come back out great. Keep them from drying out, but do not over water. I'd make sure all of the red leaves were cut off. It will get denser, but don't expect 3 feet tall. Cut them with a very sharp knife and keep in a good window or in a greenhouse. I'd even keep them outside during the summer.
Reply:I don't know much about cutting them back but I wanted to tell you I broken one of my limbs off and just off hand stuck it in some water and it has rooted and had put on leaves.
I was quite surprised!
nfd♥
Reply:My doctors office has one and they have not cut it back, it is huge and beautiful.
Make sure you have them in the dark in order for the leaves to turn red.
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Just for me, can you all be sure to pronounce Poinsettia as poin-set-ee-ah this Christmas season?
The people who mispronounce it as poin-set-ah really make me cringe. I want to yell "there's an "i" at the end of the word, folks!" But then I remember it's the Christmas season and we shouldn't yell at people.
So for me, will you please pronounce the word Poinsettia as poin-set-ee-ah? Thank you so much.
Just for me, can you all be sure to pronounce Poinsettia as poin-set-ee-ah this Christmas season?
Sure, no problem.
Reply:I already do, so I can easily do this for ya! Merry Christmas
Reply:I would, but I'll probably forget. People mispronounce words all the time.......in this world, you better get used to it. happy early holidays.
Reply:OK I'll say it right just for you!
Reply:hmmmm! and for me , will you learn to be more tolerant of people and less picky . You do know what they are speaking of when they say Poinsettia. It's not like you can't understand..
Reply:i believe either pronunciation is correct
Reply:Can you do me a favor and stop wasting your time and mine on such trivial matters.Thank you so much.
Reply:Only if you promise to say "Iced tea" and not "Ice tea". :-)
Reply:let it go fruitcake.
So for me, will you please pronounce the word Poinsettia as poin-set-ee-ah? Thank you so much.
Just for me, can you all be sure to pronounce Poinsettia as poin-set-ee-ah this Christmas season?
Sure, no problem.
Reply:I already do, so I can easily do this for ya! Merry Christmas
Reply:I would, but I'll probably forget. People mispronounce words all the time.......in this world, you better get used to it. happy early holidays.
Reply:OK I'll say it right just for you!
Reply:hmmmm! and for me , will you learn to be more tolerant of people and less picky . You do know what they are speaking of when they say Poinsettia. It's not like you can't understand..
Reply:i believe either pronunciation is correct
Reply:Can you do me a favor and stop wasting your time and mine on such trivial matters.Thank you so much.
Reply:Only if you promise to say "Iced tea" and not "Ice tea". :-)
Reply:let it go fruitcake.
What verse in the bible does it talk about the poinsettia?
i need to know the verse section on where it talks about the poinsettia in the bible
What verse in the bible does it talk about the poinsettia?
It isn't in the Bible as it is a tropical American plant
Here is a link to the "Legend of the Poinsettia" which you may be referring to:
http://www.appleseeds.org/poinsettia-leg...
Hope that helps!
Reply:It's not in the bible, it's a Mexican legend: http://www.ecke.com/html/h_corp/corp_leg...
It's "bible connection" is allegedly Luke 2 %26amp; Matthew 2
Reply:The poinsettias "bloom" around Christmastime.
That's why they're often used as Christmas decorations.
They originate in Mexico, and trans-ocean travel from/to there %26amp; the Middle East (where the Bible originated) was not available at the time of the first Christmas.
Reply:Poinsettia's are from Mexico. It shoudln't be in the bible at all...
What verse in the bible does it talk about the poinsettia?
It isn't in the Bible as it is a tropical American plant
Here is a link to the "Legend of the Poinsettia" which you may be referring to:
http://www.appleseeds.org/poinsettia-leg...
Hope that helps!
Reply:It's not in the bible, it's a Mexican legend: http://www.ecke.com/html/h_corp/corp_leg...
It's "bible connection" is allegedly Luke 2 %26amp; Matthew 2
Reply:The poinsettias "bloom" around Christmastime.
That's why they're often used as Christmas decorations.
They originate in Mexico, and trans-ocean travel from/to there %26amp; the Middle East (where the Bible originated) was not available at the time of the first Christmas.
Reply:Poinsettia's are from Mexico. It shoudln't be in the bible at all...
What is the best way to care for a poinsettia?
We received a beautiful potted poinsettia in our office yesterday and I don't want it to die.
What is the best way to care for a poinsettia?
First only water when it needs it, don't let the soil become soaked. You can feel the dirt, and if it's damp, leave it for a while, if the soil is dry, add a bit of water to it. Place it where it can have some sunlight through a window, but the regular lights work too.
If the plant begins to wilt, check the moisture in the soil. Too wet: let it dry, and it should be fine. Too Dry: add water and watch it perk right up!
Good Luck!
Reply:this may help
Reply:Examine the soil daily, and when the surface is dry to the touch, water the soil until it runs freely out the drainage hole in the container. The amount of water recommended in the table for use in various sized containers ensures that enough water will be applied so that some will run out the drainage hole. If a saucer is used, discard the water that collects in it. Do not leave the plant standing in water. Overly wet soil lacks sufficient air, which results in root injury.
A wilted plant may drop its leaves prematurely, so check the soil frequently. Plants exposed to high light and low humidity require more frequent watering. If wilting does occur, immediately water with the recommended amount, and 5 minutes later water again.
Light
If you obtain a poinsettia for your home, place it near a sunny window where it will have the most available sunlight. A window that faces south, east or west is better than one facing north. Do not let any part of the plant touch the cold windowpane because this may injure it.
Temperature
To keep the plant in bloom, maintain it at a temperature of 65 to 70 degrees F during the daylight hours and, if possible, move it to a cooler place at night. Because root rot disease is more prevalent at temperatures below 60 degrees F, do not put the poinsettia in a room colder than this. Avoid exposing the plant to hot or cold drafts, which may cause premature leaf drop.
Reflowering
Poinsettias can be reflowered the following Christmas, but unless a yearlong schedule of care is observed, the results usually are not good. For such a schedule, continue normal watering of the soil until the first of April, then allow it to dry gradually. Do not let it get so dry at any time that the stems shrivel. Following the drying period, store the plant in a cool (60 degrees F), airy location on its side or upright.
In the middle of May, cut the stems back to about 4 inches above the soil, and either replant in a pot 1 to 2 inches larger in diameter or shake old soil off the roots and repot in the same container, using a new soilless mix. Many good commercial potting mixes are available. Choose one that is not very finely textured. Using soil from the garden can introduce disease to the plant. Water the soil thoroughly after potting; wait five minutes and water again. Then put the plant near the window that is exposed to the most sunlight. Keep the plant at a temperature of 65 to 75 degrees F, and water when the surface of the soil is dry to the touch. After new growth appears, fertilize every two weeks with a complete-analysis, water soluble fertilizer at the rate recommended on the label for flowering plants.
In early June, leave the plant in the pot, move it outdoors, and place it in a lightly shaded location. Continue watering and fertilizing the plant while it is outdoors. Pinch each stem (remove 1 inch of terminal growth) in early July. Then, between August 15 and September 1, cut or pinch the new stems back, allowing three or four leaves to remain on each shoot. After this second pinch, bring the plant indoors and again place it near a window with a sunny exposure. If the plant is not pinched, it will grow too tall and be unsightly. Keep the plant at a temperature of 65 to 70 degrees F at night and continue watering and fertilizing.
Poinsettias are short-day plants, which means they flower about 10 weeks after the daylight shortens to about 12 hours or less. Therefore, to have the plant in full flower by Christmas, keep it in complete darkness between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. from the first part of October until Thanksgiving. During this period, any kind of light exposure between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. will delay flowering. A closet, opaque box or opaque cloth will keep the plant in darkness during those hours. Remember to put the plant near a sunny window in the daytime. Continue fertilizing the plant until mid-December
What is the best way to care for a poinsettia?
First only water when it needs it, don't let the soil become soaked. You can feel the dirt, and if it's damp, leave it for a while, if the soil is dry, add a bit of water to it. Place it where it can have some sunlight through a window, but the regular lights work too.
If the plant begins to wilt, check the moisture in the soil. Too wet: let it dry, and it should be fine. Too Dry: add water and watch it perk right up!
Good Luck!
Reply:this may help
Reply:Examine the soil daily, and when the surface is dry to the touch, water the soil until it runs freely out the drainage hole in the container. The amount of water recommended in the table for use in various sized containers ensures that enough water will be applied so that some will run out the drainage hole. If a saucer is used, discard the water that collects in it. Do not leave the plant standing in water. Overly wet soil lacks sufficient air, which results in root injury.
A wilted plant may drop its leaves prematurely, so check the soil frequently. Plants exposed to high light and low humidity require more frequent watering. If wilting does occur, immediately water with the recommended amount, and 5 minutes later water again.
Light
If you obtain a poinsettia for your home, place it near a sunny window where it will have the most available sunlight. A window that faces south, east or west is better than one facing north. Do not let any part of the plant touch the cold windowpane because this may injure it.
Temperature
To keep the plant in bloom, maintain it at a temperature of 65 to 70 degrees F during the daylight hours and, if possible, move it to a cooler place at night. Because root rot disease is more prevalent at temperatures below 60 degrees F, do not put the poinsettia in a room colder than this. Avoid exposing the plant to hot or cold drafts, which may cause premature leaf drop.
Reflowering
Poinsettias can be reflowered the following Christmas, but unless a yearlong schedule of care is observed, the results usually are not good. For such a schedule, continue normal watering of the soil until the first of April, then allow it to dry gradually. Do not let it get so dry at any time that the stems shrivel. Following the drying period, store the plant in a cool (60 degrees F), airy location on its side or upright.
In the middle of May, cut the stems back to about 4 inches above the soil, and either replant in a pot 1 to 2 inches larger in diameter or shake old soil off the roots and repot in the same container, using a new soilless mix. Many good commercial potting mixes are available. Choose one that is not very finely textured. Using soil from the garden can introduce disease to the plant. Water the soil thoroughly after potting; wait five minutes and water again. Then put the plant near the window that is exposed to the most sunlight. Keep the plant at a temperature of 65 to 75 degrees F, and water when the surface of the soil is dry to the touch. After new growth appears, fertilize every two weeks with a complete-analysis, water soluble fertilizer at the rate recommended on the label for flowering plants.
In early June, leave the plant in the pot, move it outdoors, and place it in a lightly shaded location. Continue watering and fertilizing the plant while it is outdoors. Pinch each stem (remove 1 inch of terminal growth) in early July. Then, between August 15 and September 1, cut or pinch the new stems back, allowing three or four leaves to remain on each shoot. After this second pinch, bring the plant indoors and again place it near a window with a sunny exposure. If the plant is not pinched, it will grow too tall and be unsightly. Keep the plant at a temperature of 65 to 70 degrees F at night and continue watering and fertilizing.
Poinsettias are short-day plants, which means they flower about 10 weeks after the daylight shortens to about 12 hours or less. Therefore, to have the plant in full flower by Christmas, keep it in complete darkness between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. from the first part of October until Thanksgiving. During this period, any kind of light exposure between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. will delay flowering. A closet, opaque box or opaque cloth will keep the plant in darkness during those hours. Remember to put the plant near a sunny window in the daytime. Continue fertilizing the plant until mid-December
What's the best way to re-pot a poinsettia plant ??
I got a great big beautiful red poinsettia plant and would like to either plant it in the ground or in a bigger pot. Is there special care that this kind of plant requires?
What's the best way to re-pot a poinsettia plant ??
After the holidays every year i plant mine in my yard on the south side. I have some that are over 5 feet tall.
Reply:Stick it in the dirt and water it?
Reply:It depends where you live. In southern Australia it is best kept in a container. If you think it needs repotting move it up 1 size at a time using a quality potting mix and adding some slow release fertilizer
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What's the best way to re-pot a poinsettia plant ??
After the holidays every year i plant mine in my yard on the south side. I have some that are over 5 feet tall.
Reply:Stick it in the dirt and water it?
Reply:It depends where you live. In southern Australia it is best kept in a container. If you think it needs repotting move it up 1 size at a time using a quality potting mix and adding some slow release fertilizer
purchase flowers
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