Poinsettias plants care after Christmas

Poinsettias are popular holiday plants, known for their bright red, pink, or white bracts (modified leaves) that resemble flowers. To keep your poinsettia healthy and flourishing, here are some additional care tips:

• Water the poinsettia when the soil feels dry to the touch. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely, as this can cause the plant to wilt.
• Fertilize the poinsettia once a month with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.
• Keep the poinsettia in a room with temperatures between 60-70°F (16-21°C) and avoid placing it near drafts or heat sources.
• Keep the poinsettia in a well-lit room, but avoid direct sunlight, which can cause the leaves to yellow or the plant to wilt.
• Keep the poinsettia away from drafts and humid areas, as these can cause the plant to suffer from “damping off,” a fungal disease that causes the plant to wilt and die.
• If you want to keep your poinsettia for next year’s holiday season, follow the care instructions above and keep the plant in a sunny location during the summer. As the days get shorter, gradually reduce the amount of light the plant receives to encourage it to develop its colorful bracts. Cover the plant with a black or dark cloth for about 12-14 hours per day for 4-6 weeks before the holidays to encourage the bracts to turn red.

are popular holiday plants, known for their bright red, pink, or white bracts (modified leaves) that resemble flowers. To keep your poinsettia healthy and flourishing, here are some additional care tips:

• Water the poinsettia when the soil feels dry to the touch. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely, as this can cause the plant to wilt.
• Fertilize the poinsettia once a month with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.
• Keep the poinsettia in a room with temperatures between 60-70°F (16-21°C) and avoid placing it near drafts or heat sources.
• Keep the poinsettia in a well-lit room, but avoid direct sunlight, which can cause the leaves to yellow or the plant to wilt.
• Keep the poinsettia away from drafts and humid areas, as these can cause the plant to suffer from “damping off,” a fungal disease that causes the plant to wilt and die.
• If you want to keep your poinsettia for next year’s holiday season, follow the care instructions above and keep the plant in a sunny location during the summer. As the days get shorter, gradually reduce the amount of light the plant receives to encourage it to develop its colorful bracts. Cover the plant with a black or dark cloth for about 12-14 hours per day for 4-6 weeks before the holidays to encourage the bracts to turn red.