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Plant details
Poinsettias have become as much as part of the traditional Christmas as holly and ivy and are now available in a range of pastel colours from white right through to the traditional red. They originate from Mexico where the plants reach large proportion although they tend to remain quite small when grown as houseplants. The bright red bracts are often mistakenly though to be flowers, which are in fact the small insignificant yellow buds in the centre. Keep the compost just moist and place in a warm brightly lit room to ensure the brightest bract colour. Plants will discolour and start to drop their leaves and bracts if they get too cold so make sure that they are well wrapped when you buy them.
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Euphorbia
Species: pulcherrimum
Plant type: Tender perennial
Flower colour: Red, White, Mixed
Foliage colour: Dark green
Feature: Dramatic foliage
Sun exposure: Partial shade
Soil: Moist
Hardiness: Tender
Skill level: Experienced
Height: 100cm
Spread: 200cm
Reader reviews
roycowie42
Not enough general info. Would like to know how to take care of the plant after flowering.
Agilityamber234
Not very much information. I would have liked to know how long my plant is liable to last and keep its red colour
Aranta
I also wanted to know how to take care of the plant after Christmas time but couldn't find any answer to previuos comments...
Whippet
Please will someone give an answer as to the ongoing care of these plants?
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