How to Keep Your Poinsettias Alive This Year

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The signature plant of the Holiday season is beautiful red poinsettias. They start to appear on the market in late November and are still available for purchase through the first week of January. I always wonder why people have such a hard time with this plant. Learn more

Red is the most popular color but in recent years I have seen everything from speckled pink to blue ones. The color of the poinsettia has an impact on the life of the plant when used as the typical houseplant during the Christmas season. If you want a poinsettia to last for 6 weeks inside your home, go with red.

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How to Keep Your Poinsettias Alive This Year?

Poinsettias do not like to be watered from the top down.

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While the plant is soaking up water, this is the best time to remove any damaged leaves and debris on the soil level.

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Make sure the soil is moist to the touch, but never allow it to become soggy or completely dry out.

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