Poinsettia Care
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the do's and don'ts of poinsettia care
DO place your plant in indirect sunlight for at least six hours per day. If direct sun can't be avoided, diffuse the light with a shade or sheer curtain.
DO provide room temperatures between 68-70*F. Generally speaking, if you are comfortable, so is your poinsettia.
DO water your plant when soil feels dry to the touch.
DO roll up the protective sleeve to protect your plant when transporting it.
DO fertilize your plant AFTER THE BLOOMING SEASON with a balanced, all-purpose fertilizer.
DON'T place plants near cold drafts or excessive heat. Avoid placing plants near appliances, fireplaces or ventilating ducts.
DON'T expose plants to temperatures below 50*F. Poinsettias are sensitive to cold, so avoid placing them outside during the winter months.
DON'T overwater your plant, or allow it to sit in standing water. Always remove plant from any decorative container before watering, and allow the water to drain completely.
DON'T expose your plant to chilling winds when transporting it.
DON'T fertilize your plant when it is in bloom.
Dispelling the poisonous poinsettia myth
The old wive's tale concerning the alleged poisonous nature of poinsettias has been refuted at last. The Society of American Florists and Ohio State University conducted a scientific investigation that effectively disproved the charge that the poinsettia is harmful to human and animal health. In fact, it states that a 50 pound child would have to ingest over 500 blooms to surpass the experimental doses. There was no toxicity at this level.
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