Poinsettia

Image by Kisa_Markiza How do you take care of poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima)? Carefully. These finicky short-day plants require specific growing needs in order to retain their Christmas blooms. However,…

Image by Kisa_Markiza What’s the story behind poinsettias, those distinctive plants that pop up everywhere between Thanksgiving and Christmas? Poinsettias are traditional during the winter holidays, and…

Image by Anna_Hirna Are poinsettia plants poisonous? If so, exactly what part of poinsettia is poisonous? It’s time to separate fact from fiction and get the scoop on this popular holiday plant. Poinsettia…

Image by ZoomTravels The life cycle of the poinsettia may seem a bit complicated, but this short day plant must satisfy certain growing requirements in order to bloom. Where Did the Poinsettia Come From? In…

Image by joloei Poinsettias are a holiday staple, brightening our winter days and bringing cheery color to drab interiors. There are more poinsettia plant varieties then just the classic red. Put pink, red,…

Image by Andrey Bukreev Poinsettias are small shrubs that grow wild in the deciduous tropical forests of Mexico, but to most of us, they bring color to the home during the winter holidays. Although these…

Image by ArtesiaWells Many Americans only see poinsettia plants when they are wrapped in tinsel on the holiday table. If that’s your experience, it’s time you learned about growing poinsettia plants outside.…

Image by andipantz So you’ve received a poinsettia plant over the holiday season, but what on earth are you to do next, now that the holidays are over? Read on to find tips on how to care for a poinsettia…

Image by y-studio Poinsettias are familiar plants around the winter holidays. Their bright colors chase winter’s gloom from the dark corners of the home and their ease of care make these plants perfect for…

Image by Kisa_Markiza The lovely poinsettia is a symbol of holiday cheer and a Mexican native. These brilliantly colored plants appear to be full of flowers but they are actually modified leaves called…