Poinsettia

Location

• Place your new poinsettia in a warm bright room inside your home where it will receive at least 6 hours of filtered sunlight daily.  

• Poinsettias are native to Mexico, so bright light and cool nights will help maintain brightly colored bracts.

• Poinsettias prefer moderate home temperatures of 60-75°F, and should be protected from cold drafts so keep them away from doorways. 

Watering and Fertilization

• Water your poinsettia thoroughly when the soil is dry to the touch or if the pot feels light when lifted.

•  When watering, make sure to water until it comes out of the drainage hole, and don’t let the pot sit in excess water.

• Your poinsettia will not need fertilizing during the holidays. If you overwinter it, you’ll need to start fertilizing when you see new growth in late winter/early spring. An all-purpose fertilizer at half-strength will do the trick, and we’ve got lots of options here at The Wedge!

Continuing Care

• Make sure your poinsettia stays warm. Poinsettias suffer damage if they are exposed to temperatures below 50°F, and will die if exposed to 32°F.

• Get rid of  any wilting brown or yellow leaves/bracts to avoid fungus and pests.

• Poinsettias contain a sticky white sap that can cause a skin rash, so gloves are recommended when working with these plants. Avoid contact with eyes and mouth.