"Poinsettia Care"

"Poinsettia Care"

Poinsettias are a widespread Christmas tradition for both gift-giving and holiday decorating. 

Poinsettias like lots of bright, indirect sunlight and prefer humid conditions (you may want to mist your plant if your home is very dry due to heating or climate).  As for watering, let the soil dry out between waterings.  The soil should be dry to the touch. Also, be sure not to let the plant's pot stand in water at the plant's base or saucer.  A layer of pebbles in the bottom of the tray keeps the plant out of the water and increases the humidity around the plant.  Poinsettias are sensative to extreme temperatures, so don't place your plant next to a heater or near a drafty window or doorway.  A daytime temperature of around 65 degrees and nights around 60 degrees will provide perfect conditions for your poinsettia.

Poinsettias are a beautiful holiday tradition, but your enjoyment of these charming plants does not have to end when the Christmas tree comes down.  With just a little effort, you can derive pleasure from your poinsettia all year long and with some luck (or a lot of luck, depending on who you ask), you may be able to have it bloom again the following Christmas season. 

Visit Sartin Services nursery today and pick up a Poinsettia for yourself or that someone special on your Christmas gift list.  It would make an excellent gift for that garden enthusiast on your Christmas list when combined with a nursery Gift Card. 

Happy Holidays!

Larry Vickers