Poinsettias . . . .

Poinsettias have been a holiday favorite since the 1920’s. (The US buys approximately 60 million poinsettias a year !)      

They do best in a sunny window with an indoor temperature of 60 to 70 degrees. Avoid temperature fluctuations and areas where there are warm or cold drafts. Don’t fertilize the poinsettia when the plant is in bloom. One of the biggest mistakes we can make with poinsettias is over watering. They are prone to root rot if the pot sits in saucer-full of water.  (Poinsettias exude a milky and sticky liquid that may irritate the skin, but is not poisonous.  It is a good idea to keep them out of the reach of young children and pets.)