How To Care For Poinsettias This Holiday Season

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This plant is named after US ambassador to Mexico Joel Roberts Poinsett.

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Go For a plant with stiff stems and Bright leaves on top.

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Avoid picking up a plant with yellow leaves.

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If it's colder outside than wrapping the plant & placing it in indoor conditions as soon as possible is the best thing to do.

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Poinsettias are tropical plants that can't tolerate cold.

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Water these plants only when soil feels dry after touching and check the plant for water every 5-6 days.

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Poinsettias like bright indirect sunlight.

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Don't place these plants near a fireplace or heaters.

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