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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