Category: Plant Guides

I keep poinsettias healthy in winter by giving them bright, indirect light, warm indoor temperatures, and water only when the top inch of soil feels dry. Your holiday plant can stay colorful...

Quick Tip: You can plant a poinsettia outside after Christmas if you live in a frost-free area, usually USDA Zones 9–11. I keep mine indoors when cold nights are still possible because frost...

Poinsettia leaves usually turn yellow because of watering stress, poor drainage, sudden changes in light or temperature, pests, or nutrient problems. It’s a little unnerving when your festive...

I like to propagate poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) from healthy stem cuttings, especially when I want more plants from a favorite holiday poinsettia. You can root poinsettia cuttings in a...

Poinsettias usually turn red after about eight to ten weeks of long, dark nights in fall. I’ll show you how to help your plant develop that classic holiday color instead of just staying...

You can get a poinsettia, or Euphorbia pulcherrima, to rebloom for Christmas by giving it long, uninterrupted nights each fall and steady care all year. I’ll show you how to use a simple...