Freezing temperatures will kill poinsettias. Keep soil moist. Water plant when the soil surface feels dry to a light touch, or the pot feels lightweight when lifted. Never allow poinsettias to get so ...

With good care, a Poinsettia will last 6 to 8 weeks in your home ... your poinsettia from rooting through the bottom holes. If you can’t put the poinsettia pot in the ground, you may need to water the ...

Here’s how to care for a few of the more popular ... Let the soil dry out a bit in between waterings. If your poinsettias came in a plastic pot with a decorative foil wrap, discard the wrap ...

Water the poinsettia from the top of the pot, allowing the surface of the compost to become dry before the next application. But if the leaves start to wilt, water thoroughly with tepid water.

While flowering, poinsettias require minimal care – just water it occasionally ... The plant's branches should extend roughly 15 centimetres from the pot's rim after pruning.

With proper care and maintenance, you’ll be rewarded with beautiful poinsettia plants to display in your home or give away as gifts,' she adds. Brody Hall, co-founder of The Indoor Nursery, shares his ...