Poinsettia Recommended Care

Temperature
Before venturing outside place the poinsettia in a plant sleeve or carefully wrap it to prevent exposure to cold temperatures. Exposure to freezing temperatures, even for a brief moment, may cause the leaves to blacken and drop.

As soon as you get home, unwrap the plant and place it near a sunny window or other well-lighted area. Don’t let the plant touch the cold window pane. Keep the poinsettia away from cold drafts or heat outlets. If possible, move the plant to a cooler room at night (60 degrees)

If the pot is wrapped in decorative foil, punch a hole in the foil at the bottom of the pot for water drainage and place a saucer underneath the pot.

Watering
Keeping poinsettias evenly moist is the key to their survival. Water needs can be determined by the finger test. Check the potting soil daily. When the soil becomes dry to the touch, water the plant until it freely flows out the bottom of the pot. Discard the excess water which drains into the saucer.

Both over– and under-watering cause problems for poinsettias. The lower leaves of over-watered plants turn yellow and drop. Dry plants wilt and drop leaves prematurely. If wilting does occur, water the plant thoroughly to moisten the soil, then re-water in 5 to 10 minutes, but never allow the plant to stand in excess water.

Allisonville Nursery
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11405 Allisonville Road
Fishers, IN 46038

Phone 317.849.4490
Fax 317.849.5948

We are not a mailorder nursery. Plants and products are
available for pick-up at our Fishers, Indiana location.

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