poinsettia

How poisonous is a poinsettia? Will my cat become ill after eating a small amount? How much is too much?

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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."

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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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Did You Know That Poinsettia are Toxic to Cats?

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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.

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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.?

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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

Can bees pollinate a Poinsettia flower? can it be cross pollinated by bee?

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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.

Why do we buy poinsettia plants for Christmas?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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yum

im eating one right now

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How do you keep poinsettia's?

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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

I still have my poinsettia plant from last year & it lost all it's red leaves. They are all green now.?

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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.

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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

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Categories in this thread:

1. Poinsettia Facts

2. Poinsettia Care

3. Poinsettia Reflowering

4. Poinsettia Outside Growing

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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?

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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

Why does my poinsettia not have flowers only has leaves?

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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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I have a Poinsettia plant that was given me last Christmas. How do I make it bloom again this Christmas?

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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.

Where did the poinsettia originate, and what exactly kind of 'flower' is it?

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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.

Tell me, are poinsettia's really poisonious? I was watching a program on t.v. that used the leaves in a salad.

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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.

Why do my poinsettia leaves drop off my plant?

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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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I babied a poinsettia all Summer long with 12 hrs dark and 12 light. but the leaves that are turning red .?

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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 .?
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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?

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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.

When was Poinsettia intreduced to Eutope as Christmas flover?

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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?
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How did poinsettia get its name? 10 points for answer ;)?

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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 ?

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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. =)

Do you know if a Dog eating Poinsettia leafs can make them sick? Are they poison? My dog has suddenly got sick

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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.

Are poinsettia's really poisonous to cats?

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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 plants poiness to cats?

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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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My poinsettia is dying :(((...?

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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.

Do you expect to be poinsettia or dissa-poinsettia this Christmas?

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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

Can Poinsettia plants last after Christmas? To bloom again the following year.?

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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!

Are poinsettia flowers poisonous to dogs?

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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

When in a year do poinsettias change colour? What colour changes do bracts of poinsettia plants undergo?

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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.?

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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.

I have got one of those Poinsettia (sorry if thats not the correct spelling) plants?

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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

How do you get aging green poinsettia plants to grow red leaves again?! maybe you can't!?

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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.

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Poinsettia pronunciation?

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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 - how to get io bloom?

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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

Poinsettia Bowl Navy vs. Utah, Navy +8 over/under 65.0?

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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.

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Poinsettia Care?

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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."

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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

How could you get a pointsetta/poinsettia to flower in june?

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How could you get a pointsetta/poinsettia to flower in june?

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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.

Poinsettia plant.....?

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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.

Anyone know about the African Poinsettia?

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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...

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Is my Poinsettia dieing :( {red leaves}?

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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.

Poinsettia help?

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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 is from Mexico?

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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.

What can I do with my Poinsettia?

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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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Poinsettia longevity and tips?

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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

Poinsettia trimming in the Spring...?

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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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Just for me, can you all be sure to pronounce Poinsettia as poin-set-ee-ah this Christmas season?

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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.

What verse in the bible does it talk about the poinsettia?

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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 is the best way to care for a poinsettia?

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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's the best way to re-pot a poinsettia plant ??

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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 houseplants are harmful if eaten by a cat?

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i have a spider plant, chia pet plant, and poinsettias. are any of these poison?

What houseplants are harmful if eaten by a cat?
I know poinsetta's are. Here's a good list:

http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/protec...
Reply:The biggest ones are poinsettias and lilies. I've known people who have lost cats to both of them.
Reply:The ASPCA has a site with poisonous plants and it will show what part of the plant is poisonous.

http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pag...

It is in Alphabetical order.
Reply:Poinsettas....

pretty much every thing that would be harmful to you to eat.

Make sure they never eat chocolate. Also, if they eat enough dog food it will make them go blind! don't feed them dog food.

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NEED HELP WITH A GREENHOUSE/ HORTICULTURE PROJECT! WHAT KIND OF PLANTS CAN I SELL DURING THe FALL?!?!?

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I'm a junior agriculture major and in one of my upper level classes we have to create a year-long greenhouse crop schedule. I am having some trouble coming up with enough plants to fill my greenhouse for my fall sales. Currently I have Kale, Pansys, and Poinsettias. I am going to add some herbs but I still need a lot more! We can't use mums either. Any ideas? Only answers from people who know what they are talking about please!

NEED HELP WITH A GREENHOUSE/ HORTICULTURE PROJECT! WHAT KIND OF PLANTS CAN I SELL DURING THe FALL?!?!?
Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncate) blooms in November.

Horticulture student.
Reply:Chrysanthemum. But, Chrysanthemum is a short day plant so, if you plan to produce cut flower, you should supply long days condition to obtain long peduncle ( for placing the vase).

Why are there so many questions on here about the dangers of Holly to dogs?

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I saw that there are a lot of questions about the dangers of Holly, but aren't there more dangers to dogs than that? I understand that the holidays are coming up, but don't you think holiday chocolate, poinsettias, and even many holiday nuts would be more dangerous to dogs?

Why does everyone worry about Holly?

Why are there so many questions on here about the dangers of Holly to dogs?
No your right but I know many people who do bring Holly into their homes for the Holidays. Mistletoe is also a very dangerous plant to have around too. As well as the ones you have mentioned already. It is never to soon to start to warn people about anything that can harm their dogs during the holidays.
Reply:If I am not mistaken, I believe that the little red berries of the holly bush are considered poisonous. Also, take a look at the barbs on the holly leaf, if you think it would hurt your mouth to chew on it...it would be the same for a dog.
Reply:Because Holly is a troll and everyone knows that trolls eat dogs
Reply:maybe they can find lots of info on the other things, but not sure about holly

who knows...

now i know too!
Reply:cuz Chuck Norris sad to worry!
Reply:Jeez...I was unaware! If I HAD Holly near me, I would STOMP it!! Just get some big boots and kick the crap out of it and get it out of here!!!!!!!!!

It is good that there is a forum that can alert us to these dangers!!

Thank God, I think I am Holly free!!!!!!
Reply:There are so many things that are dangerous to dogs during the Holiday. You can never be too careful!
Reply:Because Holly is deadly... besides, its noxious, spreading, and a general pain in the posterior. If more people knew the dangers of Holly, there would be far fewer backyards infested with the stuff and endangering the lives of dogs.
Reply:I have seen tons of posts about this. I saw on Wikipedia that holly is toxic. You can check for yourself.
Reply:So true. There are so many things that are not good for them. Holly berries are poisonous to humans too!
Reply:Because many folks know the dangers of chocolate, but as you noted, with the holidays coming up, most folks don't know about the dangers of this prickish shrub.
Reply:I agree with Chihuahua Mama . There are people on here that did not like her at all. I know who the people are but I will not name them. They know who they are and they have not stopped writing about her at all. I didn't know her but she was not treated nicely at all on Yahoo Answers.
Reply:my name's Holly, I am in no way shape or form a danger to anyone's dog, including my own, fear not fellow yahooers, for I, Holly shall not harm your dog, do however keep the evergreen variety of my name away from your four legged friends.

Love Holly
Reply:We all worry because all dogs should be kept safe from Holly and all backyards free of it.
Reply:i have never seen a question on here about Holly and dogs except for this one.
Reply:It may be that people are asking questions about the plant holly being toxic to dogs because there have been reports of other 'previously unknown substances' that are toxic and cause either 'kidney failure' or 'liver failure' or death in dogs ... particularly the sweetener Xylitol. You may see more questions about holly because there is more than one 'thing' to holly at Christmas ... the leaves (including their pokey points) and the berries. Actually, both are toxic to dogs, but the berries are 'worse' because the leaves do 'poke' and dogs tend not to eat them, but they will pick up fallen berries from the floor or ground. It's not just DOGS that get sick and even die from Holly and other toxics, though ... cats get sick from many of the same things, and even HEDGEHOGS. I have a hedgehog and she is my 'baby' and I would be totally heartbroken if anything happened to her because I was 'remiss' about finding out and helping her avoid what could kill her. You are correct ... chocolate and nuts are bad for dogs and cats, and so are grapes. Poinsettia is NOT toxic to animals, though, and they very RARELY even take a 'taste' because it's 'bitter' and they spit it right out. There is one other thing that many people 'add' when the weather turns cold though ... ANTIFREEZE that you put into your car is very 'tasty' to animals, and it KILLS THEM ... so if you see any 'purple fluid' they could lick up, CLEAN IT UP and SANITIZE the place thoroughly so the dogs and cats in your neighborhood may have a Merry Christmas too!
Reply:The answers obvious... They don't know why holly is harmfull to dogs. Why else would they need to ask?
Reply:You're right, 'tis the season for lots of dangers to pets. I think it's great that people are taking the time to get the word out early.

Chocolate, poinsettias, and holly are EQUALLY dangerous. People seem to know about chocolate and poinsettias, however, and not know of the dangers of holly.

Holly is not only toxic to pets, but especially dangerous for children.

"Children are especially vulnerable because of age, weight and physical condition."

http://www.peggyleegardenmysteries.com/b...

Best to keep holly far far away from your home.
Reply:chuhuahua mama, I have to respectfully disagree with you. Holly is poisonous. Please dont take the chance and keep it away from your pets and children.
Reply:I think there have been a few dogs lately that have gotten horribly sick from holly. I believe that's why the big uproar all of a sudden. Look when people found out about the Xylitol in gum, and that chocolate was bad, grapes and everything else. People talked about that and asked about it for weeks. The new problem on the list is holly. I think most people just want others to be aware of the problems, many people don't have any idea what kind of problems holly can cause their pets.

I asked about pumpkins, given that hollowe'en is coming up. apparently pumpkin isn't a problem. holly, is a huge problem.

Like Thanksgiving, and turkey bones, everyone should be aware that turkey skin shouldn't be given to dogs, turkey bones are bad. Following Thanksgiving is Christmas, and the huge danger is holly.. Do NOT give holly to your friends this year. A good friend would not share holly with friends.

Plus i think it was on the Oprah show, so everyone is going to be talking about holly dangers now.
Reply:There is a war going on against a fellow Yahooer named Holly. A certain group is using their own code to slander Holly. Their posts seem to be about the plant but if you know the history of what is going on and read the posts made by certain members, then you will see they are talking about a person, not a plant. A lot of the unknowing people such as the one who started this thread obviously are innocent and have no part in the war being waged against Holly.

To my Ginger Kids, I am not saying the plant is not poisonous. I am stating that the majority of the postings lately and the reason for these postings have been directed against a person and have nothing to do with the holly plant. Yes, the holly plant is poisonous.

Of course all the thumbs down come from all the holly and chihuahua mama haters.

Question of Etiquette and Social Manners?

2010-05-21T16:39:00.001-07:00

Is it correct or acceptable to personally deliver flowers, for example Poinsettias (Christmas season flowers), to a woman at her workplace/ office? Should I call her first before dropping or I could surprisingly stop by and say Hi briefly?

Question of Etiquette and Social Manners?
The only time this would not be acceptable would be if she worked for the CIA or something. Everyone would understand the sentiment. Pointetta's are not very romantic, more seasonal, is that your intent?
Reply:It depends on how well you know her. If you've known her a short time, it's best to let the florist do it, so as not to get her to think you're some kind of stalker.

If you know her well, do it yourself, and take her to lunch.
Reply:It depends. What type of job does she have? it completely depends on the work environment. Do you think her boss would be okay with it? Sometimes certain employers find it to be interrupting of the office environment.
Reply:Most women do not appreciate being visited unexpectedly, be it at home or work, by a boyfriend, even for such a sweet gesture. If you haven't known her for long, opt for a delivery by the florist with a short message on a nice card. If you have known her for a very long time and wouldn't mind if she dropped in on you, it's probably okay. But make sure her boss won't get mad that she's spending work time chatting with you, and that your visit won't disrupt any professional image she's trying to maintain. To be safe: Go for a delivery.
Reply:It is acceptable to deliver flowers personally, but it is not always the best option. If you know the individual well and are sure they will be well-received then by all means do so. If the individual in question is less well-known to you they might feel "confronted" or obliged to thank you excessively for the gift. This can make them feel uncomfortable or embarrassed.

In any case, certain workplaces have policies regarding personal visits so it is wise to check in advance.
Reply:yes i believe it is acceptable to deliver flowers to someone you know or are trying to get to know them better
Reply:Let's put it this way...if you want to make an impression...have them sent, she will think "how nice of him", but really, it all depends on the time frame of the relationship and other factors involved.
Reply:Uh, it is socially acceptable to have it professionally delivered. To do it yourself would force her to thank you in front of her co-workers (awkward) It is best to let someone deliver it, (be it a friend or leave it at the front desk where she is no where near) with a card so she may gush and admire them, then call to thank you. Trust me on this one.
Reply:too awkward for personal delivery

Have them delivered proffesionally.
Reply:I would and have brought her flowers to the office and she loved it.
Reply:NO, get delivery to do it.
Reply:It is ok to drop by as long as her work does not have a rule against it. Just be sure to keep it as brief of an interruption as you can.

Decorating for christmas?

2010-05-21T16:39:00.000-07:00

my mom said that i could decorate the front porch of my house for Christmas if i came up with plans for it so can you give me some and tell me if these ideas are ok?

1. put real or fake poinsettias in hanging pots and hang them in between the posts of the railing

2. wrap garland lights around the posts along the bottom of the railing

3. hang wreaths in the 2 windows on the wall that my porch is in front of

4. hang 1 large lighted wreath with a ribbon swag over my garage

please i need help with more ideas and I'm not sure if the ideas above are any good so any input is appreciated

thank you so much

Decorating for christmas?
Those are great ideas!! You have a knack for decorating. I can't think of anything else but if you come up with something I'm sure it will be just as good. Your front porch will look very classic and traditional. Your mom picked the right person for the job!
Reply:That sounds good...remember that over crowding can ruin what was otherwise supposed to be nice....Maybe some fake frost on the windows.
Reply:Your ideas are wonderful. Fake poinsettias are much more practical for the outside than real ones. Lighted wreaths and garland are wonderful, I use them. just make sure that the lights are all the same color, like clear or multi color. No blinking lights, makes it look cheesy..... Happy Holidays!!!!
Reply:sounds nice! Why not put lights in hedges? And if you have a small tree, put baubles on the branches.

Tooth Fairy

Daily Bark 30 Tuesday?

2010-05-21T16:38:00.002-07:00

Hi Dog Pals! Lovely Tuesday over here!

Here is Yesterdays DB its still open: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...

I wanted to discuss in this daily Bark about Christmas Tree's.

Some of you may not of put them up now maybe later. I got mine up last saturday. Usually my dogs play with the christmas tree and the ornaments on it thinking they are toys so how do you keep your dog from going bezerk on the Christmas tree? Or does your dog simply ignore it and has no business to do with it what's so ever?

*Be sure to put your poinsettias out of reach of your pets*

Daily Bark *30* Tuesday?
My 3 pretty much ignore the tree. The only thing they ever do is occasionally come away with tinsel stuck to them from wagging too close to the tree.

One of my cats years ago liked playing with the ornaments. I'd find ornaments all over the floor in the morning. I had one small, red ball that I started hanging very low on the tree which was his to play with. As long as he could play with that one, he left everything else alone. Pretty clever for a cat!!
Reply:Thanks Ana...good point about the poinsettias. My dogs aren't interested in my Christmas tree at all. It's almost like they have no clue I changed the furniture around and now there's a huge tree in the living room! Ahh...they are so simple!
Reply:Hey AnaBell! We usually get and put our tree (real) up 2 weeks or so before Christmas. I dont have a dog at the time. But the last christmas's (spelling? lol) i had with my dog (choco. lab) she kind of ignored the tree she would sniff it a few times and leave it alone. =]
Reply:my oldest Lab is 4 and she has always left the tree alone but we have had to find and re-wrap presents. This year with her boys being 4 months old and having 2 of them to watch over, we have decide since the kids are older teens and young adults. that we are going to set a little tree on our dining room table with the presents underneath. this way everything is up high and the boys will have no chance of playing with the tree or opening presents before it is time.

I am really excited about watching the 2 boys on christmas morning, I really hope they open their presents. my 4 year old is so cute when she tears hers apart. She just had her birthday 3 days ago and tore her presents open and the 2 boys just kind of sat and watched her until they realized she had toys in all that paper.
Reply:Last year was Luca's first Christmas and believe it or not he totally ignored the Christmas tree. If we saw that he was starting to veer towards it we'd make a big deal about him getting close to it, yelling no and what not. He learned quick that it's just an area that he's not allowed to go. We'll see if he remembers this year. =)
Reply:Good morning Anabell. Every year we buy a tree the day after Thanksgiving. We have the tree setup downstair because the ceiling is higher. The dogs usually go check out the tree when it comes in. After the tree is setup, they are not allowed to go downstairs because they like to drink the tree water and chew the lights. I put up the baby gate so they cannog go downstair. Since the dogs run around the house, we don't buy poinsettias or holly.

P.S. Where are these thumb downs coming from?
Reply:my dog used to be terrible with the christmas tree but last year we trained sammy to stay away from the tree. whenever he went near it we told him no and we went and got him and eventually he got the idea that, that isnt something to be meddled with so he leaves it alone except when he wants to lay under the tree and sleep. which he does pretty often. but he doesnt meddle with it at all. chase just never messed with it so with him it takes no training.
Reply:My tree isn't up yet. I will probably put it up the 1st week of December.

My cat likes to sleep under the tree and bat the ornaments and makes them fall off.

Last year he knocked an ornament off and my dog got ahold of it. It was a glass ball and the dog chewed it all up he had glass in his mouth and swallowed some of it. He was alrighty luckily.

I am more worried about them gettin a hold of the electrical wires though.

Luckily my tree is an artificial pre-lit tree and the cord is all the way near the top so my dogs can't get to the cord and I put my tree ontop of a wooden box so it is harder for them to reach the ornmaents and other things.

My dogs will try to get the ornaments off and play with them though too.. So I don't put anything near the bottom anymore.

I heard with the real trees that dogs shouldn't get near them because of the pine getting into the treestand it can be toxic. So that is a real danger. I won't do real trees anymore. Plus there is no pine needles to clean up after or anything like that.

Oh I never use tinsel on my tree either. That is a hazard as well.
Reply:We don't put up a Christmas tree.. 2 intact male Dobermans, and a tree in the house.. It just is a bad idea..
Reply:My dogs are mildly curious the first day it goes up. One thing I am careful with is the ornaments, no ornaments on the lower branches. I've had years that they have helped themselves to what ever looks interesting. My cat is the one who would be nibbling on the poinsettias. HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Reply:Sydney is always kind of amazed by the presence of a tree INSIDE- even though we don't get real ones. She doesn't have anything to do with it though. This is our first Christmas with Louie though, so we don't know how he'll be with it. I don't want to have to put a gate around it, so I hope he doesn't treat it how I expect him to- as a big toy that's there for him to have his way with. Needless to say- we won't have any ornaments on the bottom portion of the tree that he can reach.
Reply:our dogs never mess with the tree...or any plant for that matter...

What's the best type of food to give to a Pointsettia?

2010-05-21T16:38:00.001-07:00

We want our poinsettias to be red by Christmas.

What's the best type of food to give to a Pointsettia?
Miracle Grow usually works on just about all plants. I'd give that a try.
Reply:If it is a left over from last year good luck. It has to have been in a dark place for months. If you just bought one an even fertilizer with a low first number such as a 5-5-5 will be best.

Favors/place cards?

2010-05-21T16:38:00.000-07:00

I am trying to stick to a budget, but still want things nice. My wedding is in December, and so I picked dark green and white for my colors.

I am thinking about combining the placecards/favors. My idea was to purchase small white poinsettias (I have a family member who will be getting the for me wholesale), and print out the place cards at home. I would use those clear card holders florists use to put the place cards in the flowers. Everyone will take their plant to the table with them.

I will have large white candles in the center of the table (The table cloths are dark green), and I thought that the flowers would be a nice way to make the tables prettier without spending a fortune on fancy centerpieces, and then everyone could take the plant with them.

What do you think?

Favors/place cards?
It sounds lovely, as long as they aren't too big, or you aren't expecting guests to place them in the center to act as a centerpiece.

Since not everyone is probably going to want a plant, you could perhaps donate the extras to a nursing home or a womens shelter.

(My wedding is in January, and I am planning on having pointettias, too! I wasn't sure if it was a good idea...I'm glad someone else is doing that!)
Reply:I think it's a good idea, but only as long as the flowers don't get to be too big in the middle of the table. (And as long as they're the right height so that the candles don't light the flowers on fire!) It's one thing for the table to look pretty and another for it to be a big garden that forces the plates off the table and keeps everyone from seeing the person across from them.

If you can avoid that, I think it's a perfect idea!
Reply:I think it's a great idea. The colors sound great for a December wedding.

The only issues I'd have is are the candles going to be lit around the plants? Because it could be a fire hazard... or will many kids be there? It could get knocked over and spread dirty all over the table.

So basically, keep the lit candles apart from the plant and make sure the tables are sturdy so they don't get knocked over. :-)

Best Wishes!
Reply:they sound ok, I am not a huge fan of favors in general, i think you can save money by leaving them out altogether. Not everyone will take their plant home
Reply:I think it sounds really pretty. I would love to see poinsettias used at a wedding!

Just one idea, you could also cluster them in the middle of the table so they ARE the actual centrepiece. If the candles are in the middle, the flowers are going to end up to the sides of their plates.
Reply:It sounds like it will be very pretty, just make sure there is enough room on the table for each person's plant along with the dishes, glasses, etc. People like to have space during the reception meal. Good luck to you, please wish me some too, I'm still trying to plan my reception for August!!!
Reply:It sounds beautiful.. Just make sure that the plants aren't so large or that you have a fairly large table.. if you have a large plant at every place setting then the guests may not be able to see each other to be able to talk with the other guests at their table.. Just a thought. :o) Good luck!
Reply:I think it would be very pretty, as long as you really will be saving money. I think there are many cheaper ways. But if you want them to double as centerpieces and favors, that's a great options. You may want to have the plant already sitting at the places when the guests arrive at the reception. Otherwise, guests may not place the plants to where they function as a centerpiece.
Reply:I think that's a great idea. But the plants should already be placed at the tables since that's the point behind having place cards, so your guests know where they are seated.

But I like the idea a lot. I'm not entirely crazy about the clear plastic floral picks though. What about attaching the card to a nicer flat stick (in between two pieces of cardstock) and tying a color coordinated ribbon around the base of the stick?

Also, I was thinking instead of poinsettia's, you could use a different type of winter hardy potted flower. It's just that it seems a little too Christmas Holiday to me. Just because it falls in December doesn't mean you need poinsettias. There are plenty of beautiful Winter themes.
Reply:i think its a pretty idea and very economical as you pointed out the poinsettias will be pretty up the table beautifully and it solves the favour issue. also with their being white they won't be associated quite so much with Christmas as if you chose red ones!

but i do agree with anna about having the flowers at the tables already with the place cards, otherwise you may have folks placing the flowers willy-nilly and it won't be as perfect as you want it!

have you checked with your venue about candles? more and more places are vetoing the use of real candles due to fire hazards and insurance issues! perhaps flameless candles?

all in all i think your idea is a stroke of genius and your man is getting a pretty darn smart wife! happy wedding sweetie!
Reply:It is perfect. You are being economical, thrifty and still staying within your theme. BRAVO!

Make sure there will be enough room on the tables for the 6-10 plants + everything else.

Good Luck and Happy Planning!
Reply:i think that sounds great. Props to you for not using the ever boring Hershey kisses as a favor! I like the idea of getting a poinsetta at Christmas! very nice!
Reply:i think it sounds very nice

What do I do with my nails??

2010-05-17T18:35:00.002-07:00

My company Christmas party is this Saturday, and I've scheduled my regular nail appointment for that morning. I religiously go with the pink %26amp; white powder. I want to kick it up a notch for the party. I don't want to do any 'nail art' like painting poinsettias on them or something like that. My dress is a formal, floor length black dress with silver beaded straps. My sister in law said I should go with red powder on the tips instead of white. Would that be too gaudy? I was thinking of maybe using a clear glitter powder, so they're sparkly, but not overpowering. Any other suggestions????

What do I do with my nails??
Go with polishing them a glossy black like OPI Black Onyx

and I know you said no nail art but I tell you getting some little silver bells or snowflakes on the tips would really look cute, a perfect match for your overall attire. You should be able to find snowflakes in sticker form at least at Sally beauty supply and maybe even silver bells but you might have to paint them on but I do think that would look very great.
Reply:I like your Sister in laws idea and also yours,so either one would be fine.I like to get mine red with white snow flakes on top of my nails.
Reply:OPI makes a beautiful pealized white its not white its pearlized so don't think white-out look. this would be beautiful with black~
Reply:the glitter sounds really cute. i got that once and i loved it!! sooo cute!!!
Reply:The glitter sounds nice to me.
Reply:This fall and winter, dark is back in. black is very chic. Also, very dark reds and dark jewel tones. Check OPI's website for The Russian Collection. But at something like a Christmas party, you can get away with bright reds too. But ONLY on short, squared off nails! These colors on long nails would look gothic or gaudy. Short, pretty nails, with a chic color are very sexy.... and unless you're 14 or under, no glitter. :)
Reply:I would either go with a complete natural shade or go with a black on the tips to match your gown!

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Winter wedding flowers - HELP!!!!?

2010-05-17T18:35:00.001-07:00

I am getting married on December 1st at a candlelight service ... we are using a snowflake theme. Everything is coming together beautifully except the flowers... I am wearing an Ivory dress and my maid of honor is wearing a black chiffon dress and flowergirl ivory w/ black roses embrodered on it. Does anyone have any ideas for the flowers? I really don't want all light colored flowers or poinsettias HELP!!!

Winter wedding flowers - HELP!!!!?
Hi and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

How beautiful!! A candlelight service....very romantic and elegant!

Have you gone to a florist to have a consultation or are you doing the floral arrangements yourself with silks? Personally, I LOVE real flowers....it doesn't need to be a huge arrangement.

My choices would be:

Bride: Red roses!! Very romantic

Maid of honor: Ivory colored roses --- which would look so nice against the black dress.

Flower Girl: Maybe a mixture of red and ivory roses? I love the kissing balls for flower girls to carry:

http://search.msn.com/images/results.asp...

Or, a simple basket of roses is beautiful also.

If you are using real flowers, go to a florist and look through their books. They can guide you and give you suggestions. They will also work within whatever budget you have.

Good luck!
Reply:Red roses would be nice (maybe with some silver accents). If you want to go with the winter theme, holly and ivy would also be pretty. Also, lillies or gerbera daisies are always nice.
Reply:Deep Red Roses accented with pine or cedar and sprigs of berries. The bouquets will stand out in pictures against yours and your bridesmaids gowns. If you want to break the red up even more at a few mini calla lily or baby's breath.
Reply:My daughter had a winter wedding, white dress, black BM's dresses, red roses. Berries added to bouquets. Sprigs of wispy evergreen in large alter pieces. Looked beautiful.
Reply:Deep red roses with cream roses would look beautiful with the ivory and black.
Reply:Contact a florist in your area,and find out what flowers are in season in the winter time. Discuss your colors, theme,and what you would like. Good luck.
Reply:ok... they seem to have the flower thing covered... this is my little two cents about how to make any flower you pick more wintery...

Find some LONG pine needles, and incorperate them into your bouquet. It adds height and texture, and can usually be picked outta somebodys back yard. It will take any flower you use and put that winter spin on it.

Just an idea.
Reply:go to http://www.blossomsweddingflowers.com/ for some information. Hope the site will help you
Reply:It's YOUR wedding so use whatever YOU think is beautiful. Too many brides get caught up in doing what is "in season" or "trendy"....it's YOUR day, the kind of flower doesnt matter as long as it makes you smile and look as beautiful as Im sure you are going to that day! Congrats!
Reply:Most all flowers are available year round now. Bouquet of Black Baccarra Roses( So dark red they look black) would work beautifully for you. A bouquet of Virginia roses(Creamy color) for the maid of honor. Flower girl can throw a mixture of these two color petals or carry a Tussie Mussie of the 2 mixed roses. If you don't want the Christmas look go with mixed flowers in all jewel tones. Makes for great beautiful pictures.
Reply:Go for a consultation with a respected florist. They can give you tons of good ideas.

Roses are always a classic choice, not matter the time of year. You can't use black roses to match the dresses (obviously), so choose another color theme for your florist to base the flowers on.
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What plants are bad for cats?

2010-05-17T18:35:00.000-07:00

i moved recently into a house with a lot of plants. she got sick twice since we've been here and it seems to be plants because there is nothing else here that would harm her. to be specific, are there any cacti that are bad and are poinsettias bad?

What plants are bad for cats?
Here are a few links I found for you to see about this issue...I included links to toxic plants and unsafe ones. I even included what human foods are not good for cats either....

Hope you cat feels better soon !! =)
Reply:I knew the tripod link would be the good one for you...but wasn't sure so I included all that I did...I'm glad this was of a help for you, and your cat too! Thanks for the stars and points! Report It

Reply:Go to the link below for a list of plants poisonous to cats:

http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants.ht...
Reply:http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?...
Reply:Cactus
Reply:poinsetias
Reply:Poinsettias are highly poisonous. I've also heard that any plant from the philodendron is poisonous to cats.

I'm not sure about cactus, but as long as no thorns are involved, I don't think so. The desert animals can "snack" on cacti.
Reply:diffenbachia, poinsettia, onion, marijuana( yes,pot) etc.

Plant Common Name Effects/Symptoms

Amaryllis Stomach and intestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhea)

Azalea Incoordination, trembling, collapse

Cactus Punctures skin, infection

Caladium Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, shaking head, difficulty breathing

Creeping Charlie Vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, cramps

Easter Lily All parts can cause kidney failure

Dieffenbachia Affects central nervous system

Ivy Vomiting, diarrhea, excitable behavior

Mistletoe Ingesting berries can cause vomiting, diarrhea, blistering in the mouth, difficulty breathing

Philodendron Same as Caladium

Poinsettia Same as Mistletoe
Reply:poison ivory
Reply:Many common houseplants are poisonous, including poinsettias. Invest in a plant book- about $7.95- or look it up on the net. Good luck with your kitty and your new home.
Reply:The only plant I can think of and is very deadly to cats is Easter Lilies

The Pastor where I work is not compassionate at all & a perfectionist?

2010-05-17T18:34:00.002-07:00

I've worked at churches before and the pastors there were compassionate, kind, understanding. But the one where I work now doesn't seem like she's cut out to be a pastor (it is her 2nd career). She is nitpicky (heaven forbid I miss a comma/period), I feel intimidated whenever she is around me, I have asked her if I could put my mother's name in the church bulletin %26amp; she replied no, my mother is not a member (my mom is in a nursing home with Dementia, I have asked her for prayer for myself (personal matter that I was going thru) %26amp; she wouldn't even do that - she told me I needed to see a therapist. The reason I gave in %26amp; wrote on here was I had the Easter Lily list all ready (I set it up the way it was done last year, and the way the Christmas Poinsettias were set up also) %26amp; she made me change the set up. It's Holy Week, I am pressured - I had caught up the Friday before Holy Week %26amp; now I'm behind again. To top it off, I can't quit - I need the benefits %26amp; wages - what should i do?

The Pastor where I work is not compassionate at all %26amp; a perfectionist?
I feel sorry for you. Sounds like she wasn't able to achieve what she wanted to in life and now she's taking it out on others around her.

One of the unfortunate truths in life is that when you have to stay around someone because you need them, you are at their mercy. If it were me, I would look diligently for another job and pray hard about it.

If there is a higher-up you can discuss this with, by all means do so. But be aware that could make the problem worse, if you complain about her and she finds out about it.

Maybe confront her in a very nice manner and flat out ask if she doesn't like you. Most people, when it is put right too them, will realize how foolish they are acting. It can be a good way to diffuse the situation if it is brought to light that she is being mean to you for no good reason.

Best of luck to you.
Reply:What can I say, she is a christian.

Look into Buddhism.

It is a far more compassionate thought system.

Love and blessings Don
Reply:It is clear (for many reasons) she is not meant to be a pastor.

Beyond the fact she is a she, (yes, God gave definite roles.) it should be OBVIOUS.
Reply:If this is your job, do as your boss expects. Ask questions as to how things should be done if you are unsure.

As for personal advice, go elsewhere. This is a job and you don't bring your personal life to work. Likewise you don't bring your work home with you.

You have options. You can always take your bosses attitude to their boss. Yes even pastors have bosses. You can start looking for another job. Or You can find a more compassionate church home and keep the job you have.
Reply:Why don't you blame God, that always works, Or maybe pray we know that one works. OOOORRRRRR hit him were it hurts and see if he has any.
Reply:I've been there before...!

There is only two answers if it is becoming more than you can handle. Remember God will not give you more than you can handle.

1. Step up~ don't be so meek that you can not confront with boldness the things that YOU know about someone, if it will ultimately further the kingdom of God. If she is a minister... keep in mind not one gift is better than the other. So that does not make you lower than her... you need to address things if they are hindering your ministry to work for the church.

YOU CAN INITIATE THIS BY:

asking if she's doing okay,

inviting her to go eat lunch,

come in a little early or leave a little late a few times just to have an open ear.

2. Continue to be a humble servent to your master (boss).

Personally, I would address the issue by letting her know you have noticed she has been very busy and behind on things and see if there is anything you can do to help. Do this in a friendly character not as a secretary... ask for more responsibility so that things can get done... then establish a trust by praying for her or with her...

(this is why women shouldn't be pastors)
Reply:Look for another job. Not everyone in churches are right with God. It sounds like you got one of those people for a boss.
Reply:She sounds like she chose the wrong career. Personally I would never attend a church with a woman leader because I think I relate better to a man speaking. Anyway if she would have said those things to me, especially about my mother I would be pissed. I think that if you have any friends in the church you need to see how the general congregation feels about her and look into replacing her.
Reply:Anyone who would put a therapist above God should not be a pastor. I'm sorry you're being subjected to this woman. I understand your needs, but I would strongly suggest getting a new job. Good luck and God bless!
Reply:This ignorant "B" is just mean and "received her calling" in order to get her money for nothing.

There is no obligation for preachers to be kind, compassionate, or loving. Many, through out history, have been tyrants or supported by tyrants.

Sweetie, put your mother's name or whomever you want on the list and don't worry about this minor tyrant.
Reply:It sounds like you do not have a realistic view of a job. You are an employee and your supervisor has certain expectations. They are different from what was expected of you before. You will have to change to work with this new supervisor or find another job. If you don't like the atmosphere then you can start looking elsewhere for employment.

I agree that a pastor should be compassionate, and that this woman does not seem to understand what being a pastor is all about, but that has nothing to do with your job.

Step it up or you might just get fired. I'm sorry to have to say that, but it's the cold, hard truth.
Reply:I despair. I can get thousands of thumbs down for this opinion...

But you need to go find a more Bible-Based congregation of Believers.

"see a THERapist?" GOD is our therapist when we are a Christian.

Jesus is our therapy.

It would take too long to list reasons why I say go- but basically, you need to go find a real Spirit filled bunch of believers.

That Church has gone over into a "business" and merely an "organized religion". It needs real religion, real life.
Reply:Try telling them to err is human. Sounds like she hear the wrong call for drill Sargent.

The True or False Christmas quiz-Can you answer the questions below?

2010-05-17T18:34:00.001-07:00

It's that time of the year,

1)We can trace the origins of the first Christmas card back to 1843.

2)The common Christmas plant Poinsettias is poisonous to humans

3)The Dutch were those who brought the Christmas tree tradition to the United States.

4)A traditional early English Christmas dinner was a pig's head with mustard

5)Connecticut was the first U.S. state to recognize Christmas as an official holiday

6)In Ukraine spiders and spider webs are a traditional part of Christmas decorations

7)The traditional hook-like red-white candy canes started out as straight white sticks.

8)As the song states, Christmas was once a 12-day celebration

9)The first use of electric Christmas lights was in the 1920's.

10)In Victorian England the Christmas turkeys wore boots as they were walked into London

The True or False Christmas quiz-Can you answer the questions below?
1) T 2) F 3) F 4) F 5) T 6) F 7) T 8) T 9) T 10) T
Reply:Little early for xmas, don't you think?
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Reply:1. T

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Leather Slippers

What colors to use for a late November wedding?

2010-05-17T18:34:00.000-07:00

I am getting married 11/29/08, which is the Saturday after Thanksgiving. I am kind of stuck on which colors to use. The church will already have the Christmas wreaths up, but the poinsettias will not be there yet. I am not really wanting to do a Christmas theme, since it won't be December quite yet. I am not really liking the oranges and yellows for fall either. The dresses I am looking at for me are all ivory or champagne in color. I really want to have the bridesmaids dresses a dark color and was thinking red (like a dark crimson) or even a burgundy. Will this look too Christmasy? If so, what are some other good color combinations that I could choose. We are planning a late afternoon wedding and getting married in Dallas. The weather here cold be 70 and sunny or it could be cold in the 40s. Thanks for any suggestions!

What colors to use for a late November wedding?
I like a dark dark red or burgandy also. You could offset it with some dusty rose in the flowers or something to make it less christmasy.
Reply:I would stay away from the Fall and Christmas colors entirely. Have you seen the regal purple color that is out--it is kind of a violet blue--royal blue in some lights, dark purple in others. You could do creamy white and yellow flowers (think garden roses, dahlias, mums, yellow freesia), maybe accented with bittersweet or copper toned mums or touches of gold. I would do dressy fabrics like silk, taffeta, or brocade. Would be lovely with a diamond white or ivory wedding dress and that regal purple color looks great on almost everyone. Check out JCrew online to see the color--they will also send you a swatch of fabric at no charge.
Reply:dark lavender and dark greens are very pretty
Reply:It sounds like a winter wedding. Very rich strong colors and bold color schemes. That is very fitting for a winter wedding. I think Burgundy is a great color for the bridesmaids. I do not think your idea is too Christmas like.
Reply:try to look for autumn colors...like gold, brown, orange...champagne is actually good and so is burgundy...at least if you go for autumn colors its like a combination of christmas and thanksgiving altogether :)

congratulations in advanced!!! :D
Reply:I dont think it will be too Christmasy with the reds if they/you arent carrying christmasy flowers... And as long as you dont do apple red and stick to a burgundy or one with a little purple... then thats not christmasy at all...
Reply:Advice someone just gave me while I was concerned about colors for an outdooe wedding. You dont have to get anything to go with the green, any color that can be found in a flower will go with green. That being said If you dont like yellows and oranges dont go with them no law says a November wedding must have those colors. If you like red go for it but if you are afraid of a christmasy look lean toward one with a purple tone like burgandy, or even a purple with a red tone.
Reply:Try a very dark emerald green and ivory with pine cones as accent. Beautiful winter theme
Reply:forest green!
Reply:A dark burgundy dress will look fine but a dark cranberry or plum might be better because it will eliminate the Christmas look you want to avoid. Something like the color called "Berry" from Alfred Angelo would be nice.You could have them wear navy or dark blue and carry white flowers with some pink accents. That would be very wintery without being holiday inspired.
Reply:Chrimson and dark burgundy are christmas colors. Try like a dark hot pink with orange and black. Theres several flowers that go with this color theme and many things you can do to the wreaths to incorporate them.
Reply:Check out the fall colors like the colors of a tree a rusty orange/brown/yellow. A friend of mind have a fall wedding and the colors were very nice.

Any bouquet ideas for a winter wedding??

2010-05-17T18:33:00.003-07:00

I know poinsettias are a very affordable options for that time of year, but I'm just not in love with them. Any flower suggestions?

And also, our colours are dark purple, chocolate brown, and ivory.

Thanks!!

Any bouquet ideas for a winter wedding??
I think that the gerbera daisies are a beautiful flower; they are also fairly affordable.

They have some beautiful calla lilies that come in a plum color, but they are more on the expensive side. Here is a picture of them...gorgeous flowers:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3166/2345...

You could also try to find some deep purple tulips. Then you could pair them with the white gerbera daisies and wrap them in a brown ribbon. I think that would look nice together.
Reply:I had a winter wedding along time ago but I had white (fake) fur muffs for us girls to hold that had poinsettias, holly and ivy attached, mine just had more flowers.

Purple calla lillies, stephanotis and brown ribbon wrapping the stems?

http://www.theknot.com/ch_article.html?O...

http://www.southcoastweddingbells.com/st...

other ideas:

http://www.flower-arrangement-advisor.co...

http://www.davidmcconkey.co.uk/display.p...

http://www.thedelightedeye.com/images/wh... tuck in some of the purple calla's

best wishes................
Reply:Check out the first few photos here:

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...

Sterling Silver roses:

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...

Chicago Peace Roses (copper), Leonidas (cinnamon brown), Lavender Sunblaze, Terra Nostra (creamy brown)......

Good luck!
Reply:I was married in January and I used miniature Calla Lillies and a red berry plant to make it more wintery. It was very pretty, but they are not winter flowers if you are looking for something affordable

Here is the berry:

http://georgiafaces.caes.uga.edu/graphic...
Reply:I am a florist and actually I did wedding flowers last december. It was all calla lilies and red roses. Absolutely gorgeous!! Calla lilies are very popular for december weddings.

Best wishes and Congrats!!
Reply:I've seen bride's carry a fur (well, faux-fur) muff and have it be beautiful.

Something with white feathers

Check out

http://www.lerheebouquets.com/winter%20b...
Reply:white roses....think snow. or another white flower could be equally pretty. or red roses....or red and white flowers together.
Reply:roses,

Need title suggestions for a quilt design?

2010-05-17T18:33:00.002-07:00

Hi, I have a new pattern coming out and I can't seem to name it. It's white poinsettias on a deep fushia/maroony background. I like my titles a little light and fun (other quilt patterns are called Feelin' Hot Hot Pink, Pansy for your Thoughts, Snowflake Sizzle for example) and for some reason cannot come up with something for this. If anyone has a suggestion, I would love it! Thank you!

Need title suggestions for a quilt design?
A maroon Christmas
Reply:Hi Beth, I really like your Feelin' Hot Hot Pink and Sunflower and Sky patterns and saw that you're planing on being at several quilt shows. Will you be at the Puyallup Sew Expo in March?

Now to your question, not knowing what your quilt will look like, the only thing I can come up with is Dreaming of a White Christmas.

Can't wait to see what title you'll come up with - have your site bookmarked for updates.
Reply:I would call it Fusion Point.
Reply:Maroony Petals Flare.
Reply:Do you have a picture or sort of diagram we can see and be inspired?

I can only think of Drops of Poinsettia...

I think the names are funky! You're family must have a ball with you! :D
Reply:I would simply call it, "White Christmas"!
Reply:Whimsy in White

White Christmas Garden

Poinsettia Snowfall
Reply:I am also a quilt designer and sometimes coming up with a name can be a whole lot harder then coming up with the design. The first thing I thought of was "Snow White among ..........." I was trying to come up with something to mock the 7 dwarfs. Maybe at least with the first part there you might be able to come up with the second part to the name. Make sure and let us know what you come up with.%26lt;br%26gt;

How about "Snow White among the petals".

Where are some good locations in San Diego to take family pictures for Christmas Cards?

2010-05-17T18:33:00.001-07:00

We are looking for a great background for our family photo for our Christmas cards this year. We were thinking of poinsettias but I don't think the flower fields have poinsettias this year. Any good suggestions?

Where are some good locations in San Diego to take family pictures for Christmas Cards?
How about in front of your decorated home, inside your home, in front of a Christmas tree, near the waterfront or in front of a San Diego Landmark.

flowers baby

Does this horticulture dude like me?

2010-05-17T18:33:00.000-07:00

I havent known him for a long time, I dont talk to him alot though. So, like, I randomly joined this horticulture club thing, while we were talking about trips for the club, he just goes off and says, "I'll take care of her." and casually wraps his arm around me, on the topic of the safety of trips and stuff. I have also seen him one time while I was leaving class for gym. his class was waay far away and he decided to walk and talk with me. Ever since that, he has been walking randomly into my classroom going to his locker when he doesnt really have to. But the most recent thing that happened today, I had my Poinsettias with me and I was just walking with him, his teacher goes, "Help her carry her Poinsettias! You are always a worthless piece of you-know-what." and then he decided to help carry my Poinsettias home. Just before he left to go his way home, he was like, "I would carry these home for you but I have alot of homework to do." Bad part is he smokes and drinks. help!

Does this horticulture dude like me?
If you don't like the fact that he drinks and smokes, then all the rest can be pretty much thrown out. He sounds young and immature. It's a nice little "learn what a relationship is like" little puppy-love situation, but doesn't sound too serious at all.
Reply:let's face it: if he really liked you, he would have carried them home with you. He might have been waiting for you to request him to help, but guys tend to grab the first opportunity to spend as much time with the people we like as we can. Check it out. It's #3 and #7 on the list.

http://www.spongefish.com/creations/4036...

Flowers Native or exotic???????

2010-05-17T18:32:00.003-07:00

Is the poinsettia a native or exotic plant to florida???

Flowers Native or exotic???????
Exotic.

Pointsettias are native to Mexico and Central America.

EDIT : I have no idea if it's used in medicines.

Can I ship a live potted plant using the US Postal Service?

2010-05-17T18:32:00.002-07:00

I'd like to send a poinsettia to a faraway aunt for Christmas

Can I ship a live potted plant using the US Postal Service?
best thing to do is to contact a florist and have one delivered to her, FTD will do that. There is no shipping anything, you just pay for it and they contact their florist in where ever and it is delivered. Poinsettias are so fragile, they break so easily, that I would not even attempt to ship one. Besides it would cost more than the plant is worth.
Reply:Yes, but check where you are sending it for restrictions. California, Arizona and Florida are States that do not permit agricultural products to be shipped in. There are more also. I send plants and cuttings all over the U.S. except where not permitted.

Effects of pinching on plants?

2010-05-17T18:32:00.001-07:00

Does pinching a plant (poinsettia) increase or decrease the number of leaves and bracts?

would flower initiation be different in Georgia then New Hampshire? ontario canada different then new hampshire?

Effects of pinching on plants?
It is very good because it encourages new growth to appear and makes the plants grow alot faster.
Reply:pinching at a node forces the plant to make 2 sets of growth at each pinch so it will increase the number of leaves and make the plant more full and bushy

just don't go crazy - allow the plant some rest grwth time as well
Reply:Yes it increases the branching, BUT, you if living in New England had to do it in September

The further north you go the sooner it gets dark and the longer the dark lasts, so of course it will initiate color at a different time.

I always depend on Canadian Growers to get me poinsettia for Thanksgiving sales dates.

Oh and the colored leaves, they are not the flowers! The flowers are the tiny ugly white cluster in the center of the colored leaves.
Reply:By pinching any plant forces the plant to send out side shoots making the plant fuller. All will be the same whether if in New Hampshire or new Caledonia. Pinching poinsettias will not make them color. That's a different story and has to do with the length of the day not trimming back
Reply:Pinching the tips from a plant with almost always cause the plant to bush out which in turn will create more flowers or in the case of the poinsettia more bracts.
Reply:It will make your plant fuller and bushy rather than thin and tree like. Pinch the old not the new growth.

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Too many college bowl games?

2010-05-17T18:32:00.000-07:00

There are just WAY too many lame college bowl games. Is it something to brag about to play in the Poinsettia Bowl, PapaJohns.com Bowl, Meineke Car Care Bowl, Humanitarian Bowl, or Capital One Bowl? Time to make our own bowl games! If you could create a bowl game, who is your sponsor and who's playing? Here's one for staters:

Florida International (0-11) vs Idaho (1-11) in the Hostess Cupcake Bowl

Be creative and have fun.

Too many college bowl games?
Actually the Capital One Bowl IS a nice bowl game. It was the Citrus Bowl before, and it's one of the top bowl games to play in. I think the name change was due to all the sponsorship (even BCS bowls are sponsored like the FedEx Orange Bowl). But I agree that the PapaJohns.com Bowl, Meineke Car Care Bowl, Insight Bowl, Champs Sports Bowl and others that are basically toilet bowls, you get your feet wet but it's still shitty.

Here's mine. The Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Bowl in Kohler, Wisconsin. Teams that have a bad year and don't make it to even a shitty bowl game are said to be going to the Toilet Bowl, well now they really CAN play in the Toilet Bowl. This would pit the two most overrated teams of the year against each other that DIDN'T make a real (or even a shitty) bowl game.
Reply:I didn't see this question til now, but I have always wished there was a Kellogg's Cereal Bowl. Report It

Reply:If you think there are too many...DON'T WATCH THEM.

Ohio State v. Miami in the Cheaters-Convicts Bowl, sponsored by ENRON.
Reply:LMAO.............i'd have to say the PapaJohns.com Bowl is by far the most amusing one......in my eyes.

How about......The Sims Bowl.........lol I love the The Sims 1 and 2

P.S. This would be a very low bowl......
Reply:Yeah! The San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl is the oddest. I'd have to say the IHOP Pancake Bowl.
Reply:Yes I definatly agree.
Reply:how bout the viagra bowl?

or the playtex wings bowl

would you want to play in the Smoka Bowl?
Reply:actually... you really don't need to watch any of those games. since you didn't attend college, you might wanna just go right on back to the fries at mcdonald's....yay, go fry chef!

i don't give a rats a$$ if there are "too many" bowl games, they aren't for the non-football fan.

*_*
Reply:rice texas tech

What do you call "fake flowers" on a plant?

2010-05-17T18:31:00.003-07:00

What are "foe flowers" called? Like the red leaves of a poinsettia or the pink flowery-like leaves of the shrimp plant. They look like flowers but are actually colored or ornamental leaves. I vaguely remember someone telling me what they are called, but don't remember what it was.

Thanks!

What do you call "fake flowers" on a plant?
Those are bracts. I remember learning about them back in biology 101 about a hundred years ago, and having one of those "ah-ha!" moments :-)
Reply:1. From:

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-poinset...

"Poinsettias may have red, white or pink bracts. The colorful bracts are not flowers, but modified leaves."

2. From:

http://biology.uwsp.edu/courses/botlab/L...

Pictures of all types of Modified leaves (flower leaves).

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Here’s a little snippet from a song called “Hey Hey Hey LSU sucks”?

2010-05-17T18:31:00.002-07:00

Na na na na na na na na

hey hey hey LSU sucks

Miles likes to talk

Thinks the Pac 10 can’t walk the walk

Hey hey hey LSU sucks

He likes to ***** and moan

He’s a John Ireland clone

Hey hey hey LSU sucks

LSU is an overrated h0

The Poinsettia bowl is where they’ll go

Hey hey hey LSU sucks

Tune in weekdays to the Big Show

Mason loves Ireland wouldn’t you know

Hey hey hey LSU sucks

SC will have a commanding lead

Miles likes to use the anal bead

Hey hey hey LSU sucks

so come on everybody, sing out loud with me…

Na na na na na na na na

hey hey hey LSU sucks.

Na na na na na na na na

hey hey hey LSU sucks

na na na na na na na na

hey hey hey LSU sucks

Be sure to listen to Big Show weekdays on 710 ESPN Radio

The views expressed in this parody are not those of the ESPN radio or The Big Show. It’s strictly a shameless attempt at winning a contest to get tickets to an SC game. So even if you hate it, feel free to post anywhere and everywhere!! 

Here’s a little snippet from a song called “Hey Hey Hey LSU sucks”?
Why can't USC fans come up with anything more informative and grown up in their posts? Any time you're ready to play football with the big boys instead of high school teams, come to the SEC.

We'll see who loses first!!

GEAUX TIGERS!!!
Reply:Good luck with Cal! Report It

Reply:and this is a question how?
Reply:You know, the reason the SEC has such huge players is that incest messes with genetics! You people in the south: try and find some one other than your cousins and family to procreate with. PAC 10 rules.
Reply:ok so how long will it take the SEC people to realize how overrated their teams are? just because the highlight of the week for students or people living near the SEC schools is the football games doesn't mean they are good. Come to the home of the pac 10 schools where there is a lot more then just football going on, and were you are expected to be good at what you do. not only do pac 10 schools beat the sec at football but also at academics. UCLA, USC, BERKLEY, UCLA, STANFORD, all in the top twenty five academic schools. I know the sec people are not that smart but really where did they come up with the argument that USC is overrated, just look at the starting roster and their profiles.
Reply:I like the song and your right Lost Miles shouldnt be running his mouth
Reply:Worry about your Pac 10, we'll worry about the SEC.

Les Miles is a tool, but he's a pretty good coach.
Reply:Nice from somebody who is a fan of the University of Sucking C0ck and the mascot is a condom.
Reply:Actually I think USC stands for University of smoking crack!! LSU is ranked #2 so stay tuned dumb a s s!!
Reply:That Idaho has a remarkably good team this, congratulation on you victory. Oh yea, and my condolences in advance for losing 2 games this year and once again proving without a doubt that USC is the most overrated, cheating, choking, cry baby, sniveling, whining ***** teams ever to strap on a pair of shoulder pads.

Virtual villagers 2 the lost children recipes and updates as i find them.?

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1)dark blue string in sacred cemetary

2)two red flowers by creek

3)pitcher plant behind coconut tree

4)poinsettia on the ground in the open field

5)blue rose by rock pile

6)light purple fuzzy plant in sacred cemetary

I will add new recipes and their powers as I make them.

you cna jump around the island by using the 1 - 9 keys on your keyboard.

cauldron will be found on the woodpile by the beach

Virtual villagers 2 the lost children recipes and updates as i find them.?
1 Orange poinsettia + 2 Light purple in cemetary = Restoration of villagers (makes them completely healthy)
Reply:thanks!

i need to figure out how to get the scarecrow from under the pile of wood! who does it?? A farmer or a builder!
Reply:Thanks, I just started playing it.

Questions about Plants.?

2010-05-17T18:31:00.000-07:00

The flower Cattleya, is it Vascular or Non-Vascular? If it is vascular, does it have a seed or is it seedless? Same questions goes for the other following plants:

Water Plant

Yellowbell

Fern

Rosal

Moneytree

Chinese Bamboo

Champagne

Fortune Plant

Papaya

Sugar Apple

Euphobia

jackfruit

poinsettia

japanese bamboo

bangkok cactus

Indian Tree

Para grass

Pepper

Pandan

banyan tree

aloe vera

chico tree/plant

cypress

bitter melon/gourd/ampalaya

calamondin / kalamansi

santan

sampaguita

mango tree

Questions about Plants.?
search wikipedia for it.
Reply:Ferns, gymnosperms, and flowering plants are all vascular plants, that means they have a specialized conducting system consisting mostly of phloem (food-conducting tissue) and xylem (water-conducting tissue), collectively called vascular tissue. So all the plants on your list are vascular plants.

Ferns are dispersed by air-borne spores, all the other plants on your list are so called seed-plants, they reproduce by seeds.

The two BCS bowls so far have been the two most boring bowl games. Will the rest be more of the same?

2010-05-17T18:30:00.002-07:00

Wow, I wasn't a huge oppponent to the BCS, but after seeing the two biggest bowl mismatches of the season happen in the Rose and Sugar, I'm now leaning toward a playoff system.

It's obvious the current system is not picking the most deserving teams. Illinois should have played Florida in the Capital One Bowl and Hawaii should have played....in the Poinsettia Bowl?

Your thoughts?

The two BCS bowls so far have been the two most boring bowl games. Will the rest be more of the same?
Florida and Michigan was interesting and the Buckeyes and LSU will be too.
Reply:Im looking forward to the Fiesta bowl ( West Virginia and Oklahoma) I think the other 2 games will be better than the first 2 also.
Reply:Capital one bowl was awsome..wasnt that UM and Florida..
Reply:The Fiesta bowl should be great!!! Ou needs redemtion from last year and WV has something to prove.

BOOMER SOONER
Reply:I think the fact that the teams are ranked so far apart is stupid! For example... Georgia was like 5 and Hawaii was like 10, right? This is so stupid! The game last night was boring. Georgia beat Hawaii like it was nothing! I hate watching games like that! I like the ones that could go either way and are close!

Oh well,

I'm not watching anymore Bowl games this season. Ga was the only one I wanted to see.

God Bless,

Britany
Reply:i agree totally ! we so so so need a playoff its sick !

hawaii should of played ill %26amp; usc should of played gergia or okl %26amp; then it would of been some better gamnes, but still even isf so .. did i mention that we um, so so so so need a playoff for the love of god %26amp; all that is holly on earth at the same exact time,lol !
Reply:Florida would have "killed" Illinois
Reply:Oklahoma is missing five of their best players. That should keep it a game.
Reply:I hope tonites game is better than the two from last night. I agree the bcs didn't pick the right teams for the bowls playoffs are much needed. The bcs sucks !
Reply:if you like seeing a team get waxed.. then the BCS is for you.. I don't expect anything near a close game with Oklahoma and West Virginia.. heck does anyone know who's even calling plays for W. Virginia tonight?.. and sorry but OSU just doesn't have the talent to keep up with LSU for very long.. the lower bowls are much much much better this year.. Auburn/Clemson, BYU's game, Wisconsin/Tennessee, Michigan/Florida,

fact is Missouri should have played Hawaii in the Sugar Bowl and USC should have played Georgia in the Rose Bowl.. there's no excuse for the garbage games they stuck us with

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College bowl preditions?

2010-05-17T18:30:00.001-07:00

i am asking for all of you college nuts to post as many of your collgeg e bowl preditions here post all 32 bowls games if you like and try and give a line example poinsettia bowl utah vs. navy i think utah wins by 6 hey good luck to you all

College bowl preditions?
Utah-31

Navy-17

Navy would be able to contain Utahs run %26amp; gun offense

Memphis-27

Florida Atlantic-42

Florida Atlantic is one of the best passing teams in the nation and Memphis is 0-2 vs Sun Belt opponets

Southern Miss-7

Cincinnati-28

Cincinnati got robbed in the bowl selections and Souther Miss is without their head coach

Nevada-34

New Mexico-31

Nevada has a good qb that makes good descisions and dosent turn over the ball...that will be the difference maker in this game

UCLA-16

BYU-45

UCLA has been struggling since the beggining of the season and BYU has been nearly un-stopable in the passing game this year

Boise State-25

East Carolina-28

East Carolina was able to hang with VT and this will be one of the bowl upsets

Purdue-35

Cen. Michigan-21

Purdue beat CMU 45-22 earlier in the season and it shouldnt be any different this time

Arizona State-24

Texas- 20

When teams have been able to get pressure on Colt McCoy thats when hes struggled. If Texas can win they have to get a running game going which will be hard against ASU

Boston College-31

Mich State-35

MSU has been a great comeback team this year and that will be the difference in this game

TCU- 27

Houstion- 45

Houston has one of the most efficient qbs in the nation and TCU was one of the biggest letdowns this season

Maryland-21

Oregon St.-23

OSU has been able to establish a running game and that will be the difference

UCONN-38

Wake Forest-52

UCONN was demolished by West Virgina and WK runs a similar offense.

UCF-42

Miss State-21

UCF has one of the best running backs in the nation and Miss State hasn't been that good agaist the run

Penn State-24

Texas A%26amp;M-34

A%26amp;M's option attack will be everything agaist PSU

Alabama-35

Colorado-28

Even though Bama lost to ULM they should be able to contain Colorado

Califoria-34

Air Force-12

Cal has been one of the biggest disapointments this year but they will prevail agast AF

South Fla -45

Oregon -35

Oregon is nothing without Dennis Dixon.

GeorgiaTech-32

Fresno State-28

GT has to establish the run in this game because Fresno State can score quickly

Kentucky-56

Florida St-35

Florida State is horrible agaist the spread

Indiana-23

Okla. State-35

Oklahoma State has too many weapons on offense that Indiana wont be able to handle

Clemson-17

Auburn-14

Clemsons running game will be the difference in this one

Wisconsin-23

Tennesse- 38

Eric Aiange dosent throw interceptions that will be the difference

Mizzou-38

Arkansas-45

I believe in Felix Jones and Darren Mcfadden

Florida-56

Michigan-17

Michigan has struggled against the spread this year and there are just to many mis-matches

Texas Tech-47

Virginia-21

Texas Tech has scored at will this season and Virginia wont be ready for TTUs passing attack

Illinois-31

USC-30

Illinois will force turnovers and when USC turnovers the ball they do horrible

Hawaii-52

Georgia-50

Georgia cant let up at any time in the game because Hawaii is great at comebacks but their defense is their soft spot

West Virginia-3

Oklahoma-21

WVU wont be able to get in rythem but Sam Bradford will have a good game

Kansas-14

Virginia Tech-45

Another BCS mis match. Kansas has played an easy schedule and it will show.

Rutgers-28

Ball State-23

Ball State is better than most people think but they wont be able to contain Ray Rice

Bowling Green-12

Tulsa-34

BGSU wont be able to hold Tulsas run %26amp; gun offense

LSU-24

Ohio State-14

It will be closer than most people think

there ya go all 32 bowl games
Reply:Those weren't bad except for one crazy statement. Georgia won't give up near 50 points. This isn't the WAC, this is a PREMIER SEC TEAM. Brennan hasn't faced a defense anywhere near this caliber all year and Hawaii has had a few close ones. Georgia wins by 3 scores Report It

Reply:The Illini over USC? USC is finally healthy. Also, USC is only giving up an avg of 79 rushing ypg. All the Illini can do is run. Also although they lost, USC has contained the best scramble/spread QB this year (Dennis Dixon), Juice ain't got nothing on him. Report It

Suggestions for Secret Santa gift?

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I'm trying to come up with one more gift to give my coworker this week. I like to give gifts every day. So far I've come up with the following:

Today: poinsettia and a fortune plant (as the plant grows it give you a fortune though I'm not sure how)

Tomorrow: a jarred candle with a candle warmer

Wednesday: an angel ornament and peppermint bark

Thursday: ?

Friday: handmade jewelry (I make beaded jewelry so this is last because it will give me away.)

Any creative ideas for Thursday?

Suggestions for Secret Santa gift?
A basket of cookies, or maybe a basket of coffees(or hot chocolate) %26amp; 2 christmas mugs.
Reply:A coffee and muffin from a coffee shop (great present if you work early in the morning)
Reply:cookies in a jar!

There are these jars you can get with all the stuff you need to make cookies in them. You pour it out, mix it and bake it, then... Yay! cookies!
Reply:So far you're giving her somthing to admire ( Mon ), something to enjoy at home ( tue ), something to enjoy on the holiday ( Wed ), %26amp; on Fri something for keeps. Why not give her a gift card or certificate to a favorite resteraunt so she can go out %26amp; be pampered or to a coffee house she may love. It would round out the pattern nicely. Who doesn't like to be pampered? You can make one of those old fashioned tooth pick or popsical stick frames for it so she can hang it like an ornament on the tree till she wants to use it.
Reply:picture frame
Reply:A bath set.
Reply:potpourri

College Football: in case you haven't heard...?

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BCS title game- Ohio St. vs. LSU

Rose Bowl- USC vs. Illinois

Orange Bowl- Virginia Tech vs. Kansas

Fiesta Bowl- Oklahoma vs. West Virginia

Sugar Bowl- Georgia vs. Hawaii

Non-BCS bowls

Alamo- Penn St. vs. Texas A%26amp;M

Cotton- Arkansas vs. Missouri

Armed Forces- Air Force vs. California

Capital One- Florida vs. Michigan

Champs Sports- Michigan St. vs. Boston College

Chick-Fil-A- Clemson vs. Auburn

Emerald- Maryland vs. Oregon St.

Gator- Virginia vs. Texas Tech

GMAC- Bowling Green vs. Tulsa

Hawaii- East Carolina vs. Boise St.

Holiday- Arizona St. vs. Texas

Humanitarian- Fresno St. vs. Georgia Tech

Independence- Alabama vs. Colorado

Insight- Indiana vs. Oklahoma State

International- Rutgers vs. Ball St.

Las Vegas- BYU vs. UCLA

Liberty- UCF vs. Mississippi St.

Meineke Car- Connecticut vs. Wake Forest

Motor City- Central Michigan vs. Purdue

Music City- Kentucky vs. Florida St.

New Mexico- New Mexico vs. Nevada

New Orleans- Memphis vs. Florida Atlantic

Outback- Wisconsin vs. Tennessee

PapaJohns.com- Southern Mississippi vs. Cincinnati

Poinsettia- Utah vs. Navy

Sun- South Florida vs. Oregon

Texas- Houston vs. TCU

College Football: in case you haven't heard...?
Florida vs Michigan and

Arizona St. vs Texas should be good games..

Clemson vs Auburn down south is going to be incredible!
Reply:You forgot to mention the Toilet Bowl....Notre Dame vs Minnesota.
Reply:Oklahoma deserved the higher rank than LSU.. that was sad.

They beat the #1 (convincingly).

Ohio St. has a lighter schedule... and LSU shouldn't leap, like that... over OKLAHOMA.
Reply:Roll Tide Roll.... right through Colorado.
Reply:I've been upset with the BCS but all of that just got overthrown by how Mizz got screwed and I'm even a Mizz fan. That is soooo wrong when they were just ranked #1. Those Orange Bowl committee members need to be fired (if possible).
Reply:thank-you for the list, been looking for one. The only BCS bowl i think could be different is the one that picked Kansas over Mizzou. It should be Mizzou in the Orange bowl.
Reply:Thanks for the list. now let me vent.

Illinois? Are you kidding me?

Didn't Missouri beat Illinois? And don't the people who selected the BCS teams have Illinois ranked 13th in their own system? And Missouri 6th? And didn't Missouri beat Kansas and win their division? And aren't Missouri's only 2 losses to the team currently ranked 4th? What kind of hose job is this? And we trust these people to tell us that LSU and OSU are the two best, most deserving teams? Is there a rule that says a conference can't send three teams? If not, KU and Mizzou are both more deserving than Illinois. If there is, then Mizzou should go instead of KU. Now I know we need a playoff.

P.S. I'm an Oklahoma fan, not a Mizzou fan, by the way. But they got robbed.

Looks like the one Illini fan on all of Yahoo! Answers is thumbs downing people for thinking they don't belong. If you'll look at what's being said instead of just seeing, "they don't like my team," you my see some sense in it. Or is everyone in the midwest that dense?
Reply:Woooooooo HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Cal vs Air Force

Go Cal Bears!!!

Can anybody help me make a christmas story with these word?

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i need a short story with these word,

.

mistletoe

celebrate

poinsettia

wassail

yuletide

ceremony

sleigh

chimney

reindeer

Kwanzaa

Can anybody help me make a christmas story with these word?
If its for school, do it yourself.

If its for fun, well that different....

Do it yourself. It looks easy.
Reply:do your own homework
Reply:im thinking that you want me to do your homework. im already overwhelmed from taking all my exams today

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Christmas tree images?

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iam looking for what i guess is a victorian type tree.I want ideas.I want pink and red poinsettia and bows and gold.Does anyone have images for that.Thanks soooo much!!!

Christmas tree images?
go to: http://images.google.com/images?hl=en%26amp;q=...

Happy Holidays!

Does USC have enough 'fight' to make it to a bowl game this year?

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San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl...

USC vs ND

ND will probably be favored!

Does USC have enough 'fight' to make it to a bowl game this year?
let me tell you something about them vegans...

They have a whole mess of fight in them.

I wouldn't be surpised at all if they play in bowl.
Reply:Maybe I should change my name to "Hide me Im a USC fan"

I love the USC haters... Hope we play their team in the bowl

Fight On!!!
Reply:i think so...i dont see ND playing usc cause sc blowed them out the first time this season. I would like to see sc play a sec team or maybe michigan!!!

...NO WAY would ND be favored if they played usc!!!

Can anyone name some Christmas plants?

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I'm working on a magazine feature about Christmas-related trees, plants, flowers and berries. Here is what I have so far but I need more, so I would love to hear your ideas:

Holly

Mistletoe

Christmas trees

Poinsettia

Ivy

Can anyone name some Christmas plants?
Ilex is one. It's basically long twigs with red berries on it. There's also Christmas Cactus which has red flower sprout from it. Some christmas tree names are....Nordman Spruce, Blue Spruce (the most expensive) and Douglas Fir. Rust Amarylis is a lovely flower that alot of people put with ilex at Christmas time. I used to work in a flower shop and Christmas was always the best time of year to work there!!
Reply:holiday cactus.
Reply:Chysanthemums are also popular over the Christmas period, especially the large ones.
Reply:Christmas box or Winter box. Hellebores are also called the Christmas rose.

There are quite a few plants that flower in winter, although most flower in early spring. You could also look at plants bearing berries - some plants might be able to hang onto their berries through to Christmas.
Reply:what about the christmas rose.http://www.thegardenhelper.com/pixpg/hel...
Reply:Chrismas cactus, amaryllis, A little tree you plant in a peat pellet and it grows,
Reply:when you plant trees during christmas, pine tree is the best.but if you plant trees for decor, christmas tree is best. and merry christmas...
Reply:pine tree
Reply:This any help?

http://www.gardenlinks.co.uk/containerar...
Reply:Hi, we always have a bowl of Hyacinths at Xmas and you see many for sale in the supermarkets and garden centres, but why they force these bulbs for Xmas I have no idea. You can also find daffs and tulips. Snowdrops appear near this time as well. If you are including plants used around Xmas, poppy seed heads are popular.

Amaryllis is another plant given at Xmas.
Reply:Holly %26amp; poinsettias.
Reply:Christmas Roses ( I dont know Latin name )

Hyacinths

winter aconite

there are a few plants that have berries on over the winter such as Hawthorn, %26amp; Catonaeaster bushes.
Reply:Christmas cactus
Reply:Norfolk Island pine

College football playoff...what do you think?

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I told my friends about this a few months ago then saw it on collegefootball.com. Here's my idea: Every conference champion (11 teams) make the playoffs automatically. Then the NCAA gives out 5 at-large bids at large bids, giving you a total of 16 teams. Those teams then use the bigger bowl games to play out the playoffs, and the teams that went 6-5 or 7-4 still get to play in the Poinsettia Bowl, Las Vegas Bowl, or whatever other bowl that's out there.

This way the only schools that will complain probably will have 2 or 3 losses, and one lose won't ruin your season.

College football playoff...what do you think?
Sounds good to me. Or to appease the NCAA buttheads that created the BCS, use the BCS to rank teams based on their record against strength of schedule. This way, only the best of the best make the playoff and the other bowls wouldn't be screwed out of their tie-ins with the conferences unless those tie-ins belonged to teams who finished in the top 16.
Reply:yeah, i agree, that would be the best possible idea.

this whole BCS standings stuff sucks! my mountaineers are 9-1(looking to finish 11-1 with a big win over rutgers on the last game of the season) and we wont b in the championship but michigan at 11-1 will? lol thats so dumb...although i have figured out a way wvu could make it...

1. if USC beats ND this weekend, then UCLA beats USC next week

2. if FL loses to FL STATE or to Arkansas

3. if arkansas loses to LSU or Florida

4.if we win the rest of our games

anyways enough with my boys...yeah the BCS is BS without the C...its retarded...why not have playoffs? high school has playoffs, NFL has playoffs...its the dumbest thing ever......how can u go 11-1 and ur season not mean anything if u dont make the championship game? it needs to be changed..and it needs to b changed QUICK! next yr i hope there is a playoff system..16teams sounds good...me n u look like we feel the same way about this BS BCS ranking BS! lol
Reply:Sounds good. I've been advocating something similar for a while now as well.
Reply:It would never work! They wouldn't be able to control who gets to the title game and a team that won't bring a lot of revenue might mess up all the finances. That's really what it is about. I am an Alabama fan so this is a very impartial observation, but look at what happened to Auburn two years ago. They put together a better crowd draw than Auburn and USC would have been.

fresh fruit baskets

Analogies test...help?

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choose the word or number in the second pair that is most closely related to the first:

Potatoes are to peanuts as apples are to:

carrots lilies peaches tomatoes cucumbers?

Spain is to Argentina as Portugal is to:

Trinidad Brazil Mexico Guyana Canada?

Celsius is to 0 as Fahrenheit is to:

100 0 32 212 112

Drachma is to Greece as peseta is to:

Mexico Italy Canada Brazil Spain

Loops is to spool as straw is to:

pinker hay painting warts rosy

Napoleon is to Melba as macadam is to:

roads poinsettia overshoes tress food

Rich is to money as leafy is to:

vase foilage mountain flower dog

The number 2 is to 8 as 5 is to:

15 100 125 10 60

1789 is to France as 1648 is to:

Germany Switzerland New Zealand United States England

The letter A is to E as B is to:

C D G H Q

(if you have any explaination for your answers include them)

Analogies test...help?
1) Brazil. In both Spain and Argentina (in S America) they speak Spanish. Portuguese is spoken primarily in Brazil.

2) 0 celsius = 32 Fahrenheit.

3) Drachma was a Greek coin. Pesetas were coins in Spain. (Note: both use Euros now.)

4) Warts. turn the word backwards.

5) Wow, this one was tricky. Both Napoleon and Melba had foods named after them. So the answer would be "Poinsettia," since both macadam and poinsettia are objects named after people.

6) Foliage. A person who has money is rich, foliage is leafy.

7) 2 is to 8 as 5 is to 125 (5 cubed), among these choices. Actually, there could be as many answers as you have rules to make them up if only given two numbers, as this example. Follow these:

2 is to 8 as 5 is to 11 (add 6)

2 is to 8 as 5 is to 20 (multiply by 4)

2 is to 8 as 5 is to 23 (multiply by 5, subtract 2)

2 is to 8 as 5 is to 617 (raise to the fourth power, subtract 8)

8) 1789 is to France as 1648 is to England, since the English Revolution was in 1648.

9) A is to E as B is to H

Another one where you could have multiple answers. The rule I used here is "4 letters away." Another pefectly good rule is "next vowel/consonant," which would give you "C" as an answer.

How can I clean?

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My dusty poinsettia leaves?

How can I clean?
Take a wet towel of tissue and wipe them carefully but make sure the towel isn't too wet!
Reply:i agree with emzy
Reply:you could blow them off with a blow dryer set on low or an air compressor

How are we supposed to get excited over bowl games?

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So tonight Utah and Navy square off in the SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION POINSETTIA BOWL.

Are all bowls heading for long corporate names like this? How rediculous is it going to get? Are we ever going to see the Maxi-Tampax With Wings Bowl?

How are we supposed to get excited over bowl games?
LOL!!

Very good question!

But, Bowl season always starts out with the 'boring' games 1st leading up to the Championship.
Reply:I'm excited, football almost every day of the week for the next 3 weeks. sweet!!!!

go Navy, run all over them Utes.
Reply:The national championship is cool. All other bowls are rather :(

I'm not excited, other than it's football.
Reply:It's football !!!

beats survivor american idol dancing with house
Reply:No, only a few have long names. The Poinsettia Bowl has been that name for a long time. Remember the only reason for bowl games is the large amounts of $$$$$. O well. College football is awesome anyway!
Reply:if they do ill watch it***
Reply:im not excited for that game but i am excited for LSU v.s. Ohio

LSU IS GONNA WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:i really miss the blue-gray all star classic. i wish they'd bring it back. i even heard that 1 or 2 of this year's bowl games were gonna be on the NFL network. how stupid is that?
Reply:so so true. the reason im excited is bcuz this is baseically the first football ive seen in a couple of months. well that is if u dont count the 1-AA, Div. II, and Div III playoffs which well....
Reply:I guess we will just have to leave that up to their students and alumni fans.
Reply:To answer your last question: YES! if Tampax felt as though they could get exposure (no pun intended) by sponsoring a game. And "NO" I wouldn't agree to call it that. I still call the Bowls by their orginal name, unless the sponsor has taken the name over completely. The Orange Bowl is the Orange Bowl, not the FedEx Orange Bowl.

But to answer your first question, ESPN and columnist will tell you 'no', you shouldn't be excited about all the bowl games. I do know the guys at NAVY are thrilled to be playing in a bowl game. And the Midshipmen that are able to attend the game are not like, 'this is stupid'. They are in fact saying, 'go NAVY!!'. Do these games mean something on a National scale, NO!! But do they mean something to the programs, 'YES' they really do.

Are their too many bowls, probably, but someone is making money off these games or they wouldn't be there.
Reply:As far as the long names go, I agree with you. However, I am excited about pretty much every bowl game this year...even Bowling Green v. Tulsa. It's actually pretty easy to get excited over all the bowl games. Next year, you should join a bowl pool...or start one if you can't find one to join. If you have a chance to win a lot of money depending on what team you pick, it's easy to get excited, because you have a team to pull hard for, which is where all the excitement of any game comes from anyway. Go Utes!
Reply:I agree but a lot of the games are fun to watch!
Reply:It should be renamed the "People will watch because it is the only game on bowl"

Seriously though, I have often wondered if these big corporations have figured out if it is worth spending the money to have their name on something. I mean, the San Diego County Credit Union...come on. WIll people be lining up tomorrow to swith their bank? And outside of San Diego, who cares?

The more perplexing ones are the stadium names. Companies sign multi year, multi million dollar agreements just to have their name in the title of the stadium.

It must work, otherwise they would stop doing it..

I am perplexed as to why sports related companies don't do it. Why do we not have a Nike bowl, or Reebok bowl. Or Addidas arena.....or do we?
Reply:Learn the names that they would have without the corporate sponsor-for example the Capital One Bowl is the Citrus Bowl and the first bowl is the Poinsttia Bowl
Reply:bunch of GEDs... how is it that mcdonald's lets the lot of you surf while flipping our big macs?

*_*

don't like the bowl game, don't watch. why whine about it at all?
Reply:LMAO. True

Can u help plz?? :)?

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can u make a sentence for me

1.Garland

2.plow

3.reins

4.tinsel

5.poinsettia

6.carol

7.manger

8. holly

9.jolly

10.icicle

Can u help plz?? :)?
All the words are related to Christmas or winter. This dictionary should help:

http://www.dictionary.com

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Can u help plz?? :)?

2010-05-17T18:27:00.001-07:00

can u make a sentence for me

1.Garland

2.plow

3.reins

4.tinsel

5.poinsettia

6.carol

7.manger

8. holly

9.jolly

10.icicle

Can u help plz?? :)?
as i sang a jolly carol i sat in my sleigh holding the reins while plowing down a poinsettia bush with tinsel and holly on my head, steering toward a manger scene decorated with a garland and icicles.

how was that. this is for school isn't it?!

ahahahahaha! you should do it on your own, me and my brother just had a blast making this crazy sentence(run-on sentence)!!

:D

tara

Holiday themed street names?

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How many street names can you come up with?

example: POINSETTIA PATHWAY, TRINKET TRAIL, etc.

Holiday themed street names?
Ribbon Road

Present Path

Santa Street (I'm sure I'm not the first with that one)

St. Nick Street

Nutcracker Nook

That's it for the moment... I'm sure I'll have more in me later..

Merry Christmas!
Reply:Evergreen Way

Treeskirt Circle

Ordament Lane

Garland Path

Stocking Road

Tinsel Drive

Mistletoe Lane...
Reply:Hershey Highway
Reply:Kris Kringle Lane

Garland Circle

Santa vintage Road

Pine-tree street

Elf's way avenue

tinsel street

snowland avenue
Reply:jolly avenue
Reply:santa claus lane
Reply:Holly lane
Reply:stress court

broke street
Reply:Noel Drive

Environment Pre: Christmas Quiz!?

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Q1 Is a White Christmas in the UK?

a) 25 snowflakes falling anywhere in the UK?

b) visible snow coverage on rooftops in five UK cities including London?

c) a single snowflake falling?

d) a Bing Crosby movie?

e) clear evidence that global warming is real?

Q2 The poinsettia is a traditional Christmas flower. Where did it originally grow?

a) Canada

b) Mexico

c) England

d) Spain

e) North Pole

Q3 In Victorian England, how did Norfolk Turkeys Get to market in London?

a) Walked in leather or sacking boots to protect their feet

b) On Santa's sleigh

c) Rode on turkey horse and carriages

d) They didn't it was only Goose not turkey that was eaten in Victorian England.

Q4 It is better to hang your stockings on the washing line because?

a) Global warming means they dry much better?

b) Santa is getting far too old to climb down chimneys?

c) Everybody has converted to wood burning stoves?

d) Elves obviously steal them from the tumble dryer?

Don't forget! Come back for the Answers in 2 days

Environment Pre: Christmas Quiz!?
Oh boy I'm not going to do very well on this one.

1) D

2) B

3) A

4) D except it's not elves, it's underpants gnomes!
Reply:Q1 Is a White Christmas in the UK?

d) a Bing Crosby song

Q2 The poinsettia is a traditional Christmas flower. Where did it originally grow?

b) Mexico

Q3 In Victorian England, how did Norfolk Turkeys Get to market in London?

a) Walked in leather or sacking boots to protect their feet

Q4 It is better to hang your stockings on the washing line because?

a) Global warming means they dry much better.

from a Yank
Reply:E- clear evidence that global warming is real

B- Mexico

D -Goose not Turkey

A- they dry much faster ???

Poinsetta going red in classroom?

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I am about to start working on getting my poinsettia to go red in my classroom. I have a dark closet all ready for it for 3 pm to 8 am. Over the weekends should I leave it out or put it in the closet? Its too big to truck home with me every weekend. Which is better for it while I'm trying to get it red again?

It's not a big deal if it stays green, I'm just excited it still looks great, but I figured I'd give this a shot.

Poinsetta going red in classroom?
* * * * Hello. I am a Certified Master Gardener. * * * *

Keep the poinsetta in a completely dark place for 14 hours a day.

Then bring it out into light for 10 hours a day.

Do this for 10 weeks, and you will have red flowers.

I hope this helps.

JUDGE'S JUNGLE
Reply:Leave it in the dark over the weekend, at the university we grew them by the 1000's
Reply:If it were me, I'd leave it out during the weekends. Light is more important than the dark.

Many years ago we lived in south Florida where there are mild winters. We had a poinsettia planted outside that grew to be a five foot tall shrub. Even though street lights were near by, it still turned a beautiful red in the winter. Our neighbors had one too and it turned red.
Reply:They need 14hrs. of darkness and 10 of sun for 10wks. starting now to turn in time for the holiday. Even the least amount of light during the 14hrs. of darkness will stop the color change. Leave the plant in the dark over the weekend. It may slow things down but it should still turn red. RScott

how to grow azalea

Does anyone know Lourdes Concepcion-Montgomery, husband was late Sam Montgomery. They lived in Daly city, CA?

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Sam %26amp; Lourdes Montgomery were my friends, and I used to stay with them at 25 Poinsettia Drive #107, Daly city, California in the 70's. They had 2 sons. Sam passed away sometime ago. I would appreciate anyone giving information on Lourdes %26amp; her 2 sons.

Does anyone know Lourdes Concepcion-Montgomery, husband was late Sam Montgomery. They lived in Daly city, CA?
Daly City is a fairly large suburb, with 103,621 residents in 2000. So the likelihood of any Y! answers person knowing these folks personally is slim.

You might want to search for their names here:

http://www.whitepages.com/white-pages/Da...

http://www.usa-people-search.com/

How to keep cats from eating houseplants?

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We have tried giving them other plants to chew on so they'd leave the houseplants alone, which they enjoyed immensely, but they have an insatiable appetite and still eat all plants within reach. Especially the toxic ones that make them puke, like poinsettia... The plants we gave them they destroyed entirely, ripping them out by the roots and dragging leaves and soil all over the floor. The cats are two older siamese ladies.

How to keep cats from eating houseplants?
There are many varieties of houseplant which are poisonous to cats, so to be safe it is best to avoid an expensive %26amp; traumatic trip to the vet by preventing your cat eating the plants in the first place. Below are some suggestions on how to stop cats eating your houseplants.

If at all possible, keep the plants in a difficult to reach location. This is easier said than done as cats are great climbers %26amp; jumpers. Place them in hanging baskets or hard to reach spots such as the top of bookshelves.

Provide your cat with a safe alternative in the form of a planter with cat grass or catnip for your cat to chew on.

Spray the plants you don't want your cat to chew with an unpleasant solution such as bitter apple. Some people recommend Tabasco sauce, however there is a small risk that your cat will get some onto it's fur %26amp; possibly transfer it to the eyes.

Provide your cat with plenty of toys to prevent it becoming bored.

If the above methods fail, you may have to keep any toxic plants in an area your cat has no access to.

Place upside down mouse traps either in the planter or around the planter. These won't hurt the cat but will act as a deterrent.

For a further information, please read our page on toxic %26amp; non toxic plants.
Reply:My cat would constantly eat my ferns and would get sick, I tried spraying, pepper ( turns out she likes the flavor of pepper, it was just an extra spice for her salad), I gave up. I took the ferns outside, I bought some cat grass seeds and I keep several bouquets around the house, she loves it and it's good for her.
Reply:You can buy a product call "Bitter Apple" and spray on the leaves of the plant. Cats hate it. You can also try a weak solution of water and hot sauce to spray the plants but it doesn't seem to last as long as the bitter apple. Otherwise, just move the plants. They know they get attention from you when they chew the plants, so doing nothing or spraying the cats with water will only cause them to continue their bad behavior in order to get your attention.
Reply:The water bottle thing will only work so well. When you aren't there or are asleep the cats will know that they can massacre the plants with impunity and will do so. You can punish them later but they won't realise why so it's pretty much useless.

Also you have to spray them just as or immediately after the offence in order for them to learn.

Cats aren't like dogs. They aren't eager to please their owners (heck, they're better at training us than we are them!)and will learn to avoid punishment while learning how to get around it.

I suggest having only plants that aren't harmful for cats to eat. Plants are nice but are they worth a risk to your cats' health?
Reply:Siamese cats are knows for being mischievous. As much as it sucks, I think the only way to stop it is to get the plants out of reach.

You can try the water gun or the penny in a soda can method, but I'm not sure that it would work that well with Siamese cats.
Reply:I agree with Samantha. Every time you catch them eating a plant you don't want them to eat, spray them with a water bottle of a water gun or something, just as long as they get wet. They will not like it, but it will get them the message in a real hurry.
Reply:Honestly, the only way to stop them from doing that is to move the plants out of reach. You can spray those cats all day long and say no until you're blue in the face, but they will keep coming back.
Reply:Everytime you catch them doing it, spray them with water and say "NO!"

They will hate it.

but will learn quickly.
Reply:safe guards !!!
Reply:Mine has done this her whole life....I spray Bitter Apple on the plants once or twice a week to keep her off of them. You get it at the pet supply store. It's a taste deterrent for birds, white bottle with green letters on it. It doesn't hurt the plants at all and has no odor, but it tastes just awful.
Reply:I'm sorry, hon... but f I were you and if I had cats like yours, I'd quit having live plants inside the house. In fact... I just did! hee hee hee ... one of my favorite principles is "Better safe than sorry." Says it all I think.
Reply:You can buy bitter sprays at pet stores, and if those don't work, I think that you will just have to move those plants.
Reply:Rubbing moistened black pepper onto the leaves and placing stones on top of the dirt will dissuade Kitty from tasting or digging in the plant.This habit can prove dangerous. While not a complete list, the following plants and their relatives can cause everything from mild gastric distress to death: aloe vera, amaryllis, members of the lily family, asparagus fern, azalea, corn plant, dieffenbachia, dumb cane, many ivies, philodendron and the holiday favorites, holly and mistletoe.
Reply:Make sure they are not poisonous.

Cover with something and don't forget the top as well.

Good luck!!!

How to get poinseitta to bloom?

2010-05-17T18:25:00.002-07:00

when do i try to force my poinsettia into bloom in time for christmas

How to get poinseitta to bloom?
Poinsettia Reflowering

Getting poinsettias to reflower is not easy, but with some patience and care it can be done.

Late Winter - Early Spring

Cut back each of the old flowering stems to 4 to 6 inches in height. Do this in February or early March. This will promote new growth.

Late Spring - Summer

Repot into a 2-3 inches in diameter larger pot. Make sure the soil mass is moistened and place in a sunny window. When all danger of frost has passed and night temperature are above 60°F the plant can be placed outdoors. Place the poinsettia in a shady location for two to three weeks to allow it to become acclimated to the new environment. Then sink the pot in a sunny protected outdoor flower bed. Light shade during the afternoon is okay.

Turn the poinsettia pot regularly to prevent rooting through the bottom hole. It is suggested that a quarter turn each week will prevent this and will also help to keep the plant growth even all around the pot. If the pot is not turned, one side may get more sun than the other.

If you prefer a short plant with many flowers, pinch out the growing shoots to encourage branching. Pinching should produce more flowers and a nice bushy plant. This should be done at 3 to 4 week intervals, according to the speed of growth. Pinch out the top 1/4 inch by hand. Two or three large fully expanded leaves should be left below the pinch; this serves as a guide for knowing when the shoots are ready for pinching. Continue this practice until mid- August, when the plant should have a satisfactory shape and number of shoots.

Keep the plant growing actively all summer by regular watering and feeding every two weeks with a complete soluble fertilizer (20-20-20).
Reply:Put it in a dark closet for 3 weeks.
Reply:Truely... I wouldn't suggest you bother. It isn't easy, it's months of work involving 12 hours of sun, and 12 of night. If the routine is broken, start over again.

Keep it growing in your yard for the summer and bring it in for the winter if it is important to you. Part shade outdoors. In the spring cut it back 4-6", it will fill back in through the summer. Keep it fertilized during the growing season.

I'd replace it for the holidays.

Sorry not so helpful... but my honest opinion.
Reply:They are known in the trade as "Buy and die " plants because they notoriously difficult to keep, so you have done really well if you have kept one since last Christmas.
Reply:It is really complicated. You need to reduce the amount of light and water it recieves, and then lengthen it again nearer blooming. I'm sure ther is a web site that can give you the exact amounts of light and water....

I don't know anyone who keeps Poinsettias. They are a disposable plant. They are cheap enough to buy every year..........

Why do they call them "Bowl" games?

2010-05-17T18:25:00.001-07:00

From the Super Bowl to the Poinsettia Bowl does anyone know the history as to why they call them "Bowl" games?

Why do they call them "Bowl" games?
Because the first trophies were shaped like a bowls.
Reply:Because most belong in a toilet.
Reply:because of the bowl shaped trophies
Reply:A bowl game is traditionally a post-season college football game; however the term "bowl" has become synonymous with a major football event and variations of the traditional post-season match-up between two successful college teams do exist.

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What's the deal with this guy?

2010-05-17T18:25:00.000-07:00

A guy at work (hold the dating coworkers lectures, please) says he's interested in me and that he wants to spend time with me, constantly compliments me, brings me little things (e.g. poinsettia for my desk, holiday treats), and makes it a point to stop and say 'hi' when he walks by my desk. however, he seems to prefer phone texting and IM'ing than calling me. Some of the im sessions have gotten pretty racy (fun!), but we've never kissed or anything in 'real life'. We've gone to coffee once during the day, but no date. This 'interest' has been going on since before Thanksgiving. Theories? Thoughts? Thanks! :-)

What's the deal with this guy?
Its always easier to do that kind of stuff when you are not there with the other person. Its a little different when you are face to face...

I would just hint to him that he has to figure out what he wants to do and stop playing these silly games...

It sounds to me like he is really shy and feels awkward when talking to women. Its much easier for him to express himself from a distance thru emails and IM... If you are interested in the guy maybe you should do something that would signal it to him. Just keep in mind that most guys are not good at picking up women's signals, and this guy probably will be worse than most, based on what you are saying...its gotta be something obvious---like maybe asking him out to lunch/dinner/drinks or something like that

One expression that comes to mind in this situation is:

"Never dip your pen in the companies ink."
Reply:this is so easy! the guy is shy, he can talk you up over im because he is hinding behind his computer, out of your sight. Then when he is around you he feels intimidated, shy and maybe nervous. The guy is definately crazy for you, all you have to do is be the aggressive one, he is waiting for your move.
Reply:If he were a "normal" guy and interested in a "real" relationship he should have asked you out on a date by now.
Reply:He just likes the flirting part.......and that he can do with IM and texting without getting into anything "real".

Which is a real city in Florida?

2010-05-17T18:24:00.003-07:00

A. Astorisha

B. Deltoniah

C. Poinsettia

D. Mexicana

E. Frostproof

F. Summer Heaven

Which is a real city in Florida?
Frostproof is located at 27°44′44″N, 81°31′52″W (27.745571, -81.531144).GR1

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.4 km² (2.5 mi²), all land. The name was derived to be a smart marketing ploy and convince potential landowners that the town has never had, and never would have, a frost to destroy the large orange grove driven economy. A couple of years later a terrible frost killed most of the citrus in Frostproof.
Reply:I would go with Frostproof. I know it is not Summer Heaven because summer in Florida is hell.
Reply:I would go with Frostproof but you can go to Google then go to Maps the type in Florida, you will find your answer there.
Reply:Don;t know Florida that good, go to the google web site and put Florida in and you should be able to find your answer.
Reply:isnt florida a province of cuba now?
Reply:all of the above
Reply:E. Frostproof
Reply:Frostproof
Reply:Frostproof-have you ever been through there?

Will a voile curtain provide enough shade in a south facing window to protect plants from midday sun in summer

2010-05-17T18:24:00.002-07:00

The plants im wanting to keep in the window are minature rose, hedera helix, coleus, summer poinsettia, begonia and mimosa pudica.

Im in West Yorkshire, UK.

Thanks

Will a voile curtain provide enough shade in a south facing window to protect plants from midday sun in summer
I would move the plants to either side of the windows out of the direct rays. That is a pretty sheer curtain.
Reply:It should ... East or West exposure would be much stronger... and, in UK, you may not get as much sun anyways, as I see in Texas......

25 Ways To Annoy Your Roommate At Christmas...?

2010-05-17T18:24:00.001-07:00

1. Claim you were a Christmas tree in your former life. If s/he tries to bring one into the room, scream bloody murder.

2. Go to the mall with your roommate and sit on Santa's lap. Refuse to get off.

3. Wear a Santa suit all the time. Deny you're wearing it.

4. Sit in a corner in the fetal position rocking back and forth chanting, "Santa Claus is coming to town, Santa Claus is coming to town..."

5. Hang mistletoe in the doorway. When your roommate enters or leaves the room, plant a wet one on his/her lips.

6. Hang a stocking with your roommates name on it. Collect coal and sharp objects in it. If s/he asks, say "you've been very naughty this year."

7. Paint your nose red and wear antlers. Constantly complain about how you never get to join in on the reindeer games.

8. Make conversation out of Christmas Carols. (I.E. "You know, I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus underneath the mistletoe last night.")

9. Wrap yourself in Christmas lights and roll around in the snow.

10. Sing: "All I want for Christmas is my roommate's two front teeth..."

11. Give your roommate the gifts from the twelve days of Christmas song.

12. Build a snowperson with your roommate and place a hat on its head. When it doesn't come to life, cry hysterically "it didn't work!"

13. Whip your roommate screaming "now Dasher, now Dancer, now Donner, and Blitzen, etc."

14. Tear down all your roommate's Christmas decorations yelling "Bah Humbug!"

15. Wake up every morning screaming "Ghost of Christmas Future, please have mercy on my soul!"

16. Tell your roommate you're moving out. Santa's buying you a house on 34th Street.

17. Pin a poinsettia to your lapel.

18. Make anatomically correct gingerbread people and eat the best parts first.

19. Put on a fake white beard and insist that all your roommate's friends "give it a yank."

20. Ring jingle bells maniacally saying "every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings."

21. Stand in front of the mirror reciting "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" over and over in your underwear.

22. Smoke mistletoe. Do what comes naturally.

23. Watch your roommate when s/he is sleeping. When s/he wakes up sing, "he sees you when you're sleeping..."

24. Steal a life size nativity scene and display it in your room. When your roommate asks, tell him/her "I had to let them stay here, there's no room at the inn."

25. When your roommate goes to the bathroom, rearrange his/her possessions. Tell him/her that Santa's elves must have done it.

M♦E♦R♦R♦Y C♦H♦R♦I♦S♦T♦M♦A♦S!

25 Ways To Annoy Your Roommate At Christmas...?
LOL! Merry Christmas to you, too~
Reply:lol
Reply:aw .....nope....but merry Christmas
Reply:this is the best idea i`ve heard so far in 2007....i'm gonna end this year with a good laugh ...thx to you....merry christmas to you to.....
Reply:thanks i dnt have a room mate...but i do hve a brother but some of them i wont do coz thats just gunna be wrong.....

MERRY CHIRSMAS TO YOU TOO!
Reply:Merry Chirstmas to you too!!!

and thank for the laugh!!!!!!

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Caring for Ponsettia plants?

2010-05-17T18:24:00.000-07:00

I received a poinsettia plant last Christmas and I want to try to keep it alive. I'm a VERY BAD plant grower. I've read a few how-to sites but as I have no idea of any plant growing lingo I get completely lost. Can someone please tell me in simple terms (no 'brachts' and such as I have no idea what this means) how to care for it?

I live in south Georgia (where the temps are usually pretty warm most of the time) but I keep the plant in an office currently because I don't want me 22 month old playing with it if I took it home.

Please if you can, tell me how to prune it, if I should keep it outside, if I should keep it in the dark to make the blooms turn red, etc. Thanks!

Caring for Ponsettia plants?
Daily care:

Water only when soil is completely dry (or close to it). A constantly moist soil will cause roots to rot and the plant will die. If you under-water, the leaves will begin to wilt, thenwater right away! Poinsettias are usually forgiving and will bounce back quickly.

Never let it stay out in temperatures below 65 deg F (I don't know the exact temperature, but Poinsettias will die if it gets too cold).

Give it as much sun as you can (except as noted below for Fall)

Monthly care:

Give liquid fertilizer as recommended for house plants. Pinch off dead leaves, branches, etc.

Poinsettas are not very resistant to white flies. I later learned this the hard way when some flowers from a florist introduced them to my household. To protect the plant from this, I recommend using a mild soap water solution (or buy a mixture from your lawn and garden center that is basically the same thing with salts added) and spray it, coating the leaves (both sides), once a month. Don't do it too heavy, a light mist on both sides of the leaves are usually good enough. White flies like hanging around under the leaves, where they can easily suck the life out of the plant and stay out of casual view.

Spring (around May 5):

Pinch back all branches, leaving only 4 to 6 inches of the branches. This is also the best time to transplant. If you bought this plant this winter, you should transplant. The pots they sell it in are usually too small for the root system of the plant. I recommend using the same potting soil that is recommended for tomatoes.

Once you are *POSITIVE* that nights will not fall below 65 deg F, you can leave it outside in full sunlight. Do not place near parts of buildings where water will runoff and fall on the plant.

Fall:

Bring inside once before nights get cold (below 65 deg F).

To make it bloom for Christmas:

The reason poinsettias don't bloom the next season is because the plant doesn't think it is Fall. The plant must have around 6 weeks of days with less than 12 hours of light before it will start blooming (thus think it is Fall). Typical indoor lighting is enough for the plant to be tricked to think it is still daylight.

Therefore, you must place the plant in a room with absolutely NO light for around 14 hrs per day. What I typically do is when I get home from work at around 5pm, place it into a dark closet. And, before I leave for work in the morning at around 7:30am, place it back into a sunny window. You should start this process sometime in between mid September and October 1. I recommend mid September so it will be blooming for Thanksgiving.

Once the plant has good coverage of blooms (not just some red leaves), you can stop placing it in the dark for the season.
Reply:I live in Southern Calif....mine is planted in the ground outside. It is 10feet tall...blooms from Dec thru about March. I only fertilize about twice a year (Miracale Grow). It will grow in a pot for a few years but does better planted in the ground.

The National Animal Poison Information Center..........?

2010-05-17T18:23:00.002-07:00

This is the phone number to call for additional help or questions. 1-800-548-2423

This is the current list of what is poisious to cats:

Azalea, bean plants, cactus, crocus, daffodil, diffenbachia, hemlock, hydrangea, ivy, lily, marijuana, mistletoe, mushroom, narcissus, nightshade, oleander, phildendron, poinsettia, potato leaves, rhododendron, tobacco, tomato leaves, walnuts, yew.

The National Animal Poison Information Center..........?
Good information; however, the list of plants that are poisonous to cats is much longer.

From the ASPCA website:

A

- Aloe

- Amaryllis

- Andromeda Japonica

- Asian Lily (Liliaceae)

- Asparagus Fern

- Australian Nut

- Autumn Crocus

- Avocado

- Azalea

B

- Bird of Paradise

- American Bittersweet

- European Bittersweet

- Branching Ivy

- Buckeye

- Buddist Pine

C

- Caladium

- Calla Lily

- Castor Bean

- Ceriman (aka Cutleaf Philodendron)

- Charming Diffenbachia

- Chinaberry Tree

- Chinese Evergreen

- Christmas Rose

- Clematis

- Cordatum

- Corn Plant (aka Cornstalk Plant)

- Cornstalk Plant (aka Corn Plant)

- Cutleaf Philodendron (aka Ceriman)

- Cycads

- Cyclamen

D

- Daffodil

- Day Lily

- Devil's Ivy

- Dumb Cane

- Deadly Nightshade (See Nightshade)

E

- Easter Lily

- Elephant Ears

- Emerald Feather (aka Emerald Fern)

- Emerald Fern (aka Emerald Feather)

- English Ivy

F

- Fiddle-Leaf Philodendron

- Flamingo Plant

- Florida Beauty

- Foxglove

- Fruit Salad Plant

G

- Glacier Ivy

- Gladiolas

- Glory Lily

- Gold Dieffenbachia

- Gold Dust Dracaena

- Golden Pothos

- Green Gold Nephthysis

H

- Hahn's self branching English Ivy

- Heartleaf Philodendron

- Heavenly Bamboo

- Holly

- Horsehead Philodendron

- Hurricane Plant

- Hyacinth

- Hydrangea

I

- Iris

J

- Japanese Show Lily

- Japanese Yew (aka Yew)

- Jerusalem Cherry

K

- Kalanchoe

L

- Lace Fern

- Lacy Tree

- Lily of the Valley

M

- Macadamia Nut

- Madagascar Dragon Tree

- Marble Queen

- Marijuana

- Mauna Loa Peace Lily (aka Peace Lily)

- Mexican Breadfruit

- Mistletoe "American"

- Morning Glory

- Mother-in-Law

N

- Narcissus

- Needlepoint Ivy

- Nephthytis

- Nightshade

O

- Oleander

- Onion

- Orange Day Lily

P

- Panda

- Peace Lily (aka Mauna Loa Peace Lily)

- Philodendron Pertusum

- Plumosa Fern

- Precatory Bean

Q

- Queensland Nut

R

- Red Emerald

- Red Lily

- Red-Margined Dracaena (aka Straight-Margined Dracaena)

- Red Princess

- Rhododendron

- Ribbon Plant (Dracaena sanderiana)

- Rubrum Lily

S

- Saddle Leaf Philodendron

- Sago Palm

- Satin Pothos

- Schefflera

- Spotted Dumb Cane

- Stargazer Lily

- Striped Dracaena

- Sweetheart Ivy

- Swiss Cheese Plant

T

- Taro Vine

- Tiger Lily

- Tomato Plant

- Tree Philodendron

- Tropic Snow Dumbcane

- Tulip

V

- Variable Dieffenbachia

- Variegated Philodendron

W

- Warneckei Dracaena

- Wood Lily

Y

- Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

- Yew (aka Japanese Yew)

- Yucca
Reply:Thank you.
Reply:thanks