{"id":380170,"date":"2021-12-12T21:15:06","date_gmt":"2021-12-12T18:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-take-care-of-poinsettias\/"},"modified":"2021-12-12T21:15:06","modified_gmt":"2021-12-12T18:15:06","slug":"how-to-take-care-of-poinsettias","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-take-care-of-poinsettias\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to take care of poinsettias"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;<strong>#How to take care of poinsettias<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>Poinsettias have been a\u00a0Christmas\u00a0staple in the U.S. for nearly 200 years, but that doesn\u2019t mean everyone knows how to take care of these tropical\u00a0flowers.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s estimated that roughly 35 million potted poinsettias are sold in the U.S. each year. Some folks are content with keeping the iconic red flower for only a few weeks each\u00a0holiday\u00a0season while others have mastered keeping the poinsettias alive long enough for it to rebloom the next year.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re aspiring to be a poinsettia \u201cplant parent,\u201d there are a few things you\u2019re going to need to know before you visit your local flower shop or nursery.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnlike cut flowers, houseplants don\u2019t have an expiration date, which is one of the many reasons we love them,\u201d said Erin Marino, editorial lead at\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesill.com\/\">The Sill<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 a direct-to-consumer plant company. \u201cPopular holiday houseplants like vibrant poinsettias and miniature evergreens can survive long after the holiday season is over.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Marino told Fox <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">News<\/a> that poinsettia owners mainly need to monitor these holiday flowers for sunlight, temperature, watering and trimming.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPoinsettias prefer medium to bright indirect light. Keep them on a windowsill to give them the most amount of daylight possible, especially during the winter when the sun sets earlier,\u201d Marino said. \u201cIf your home lacks natural light, you can try placing your plant directly under a fluorescent lamp or plant grow light during the day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Since poinsettias are native to Mexico and Central America, the plant thrives in warm climates.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/Poinsettia-03.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"According to experts, the optimum water temperature is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. \" class=\"wp-image-20462758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/Poinsettia-03.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/Poinsettia-03.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/Poinsettia-03.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>According to experts, the optimum water temperature is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. <\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Jens Kalaene\/picture alliance via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cBe mindful of the temperature indoors and don\u2019t place your poinsettia near any hot or cold drafts that could come from heaters or cracked windows. They prefer temperatures in the 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit range,\u201d Marino explained. \u201cUnless you live in southern Florida, don\u2019t plan to place your plants outside until late spring.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Like other tropical plants, healthy poinsettias grow in soil that\u2019s moist to the touch. Soil that\u2019s too dry or wet could result in a poinsettia\u2019s shortened lifespan.<\/p>\n<p>Marino recommends watering a poinsettia plant about once a week, but she also warns against overwatering because it could lead to root rot. If too much water has been added by accident, Marino advises emptying the planter\u2019s saucer to release the excess H20. Poinsettia owners who want to go the extra mile want to consider using a humidifier at home, however, this step is not mandatory.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/Poinsettia-01.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Experts have also said that poinsettias thrive in climates between 65 and 70 degrees. \" class=\"wp-image-20462759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/Poinsettia-01.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/Poinsettia-01.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/Poinsettia-01.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Experts have also said that poinsettias thrive in climates between 65 and 70 degrees. <\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Mario Villafuerte\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If your poinsettia survives long enough to make it to spring, it will be ready for \u201csignificant pruning,\u201d according to Marino.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRemove all dead leaves and flowers from your holiday plants, especially crispy poinsettias leaves,\u201d she said. \u201cIf they\u2019re in holiday packaging, for example, a paper or foil sleeve, it\u2019s time to remove it. Decorative sleeves usually push leaves up and block light, which ultimately shortens a plant\u2019s lifespan.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Figuring out how much water a poinsettia needs is probably one of the most challenging parts of caring for the plant, especially if it\u2019s your first time.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/Poinsettia-03.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"According to experts, the optimum water temperature is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit.\" class=\"wp-image-20462758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/Poinsettia-03.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/Poinsettia-03.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/Poinsettia-03.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>If your plant survives until spring, it\u2019s ready for pruning.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Jens Kalaene\/picture alliance via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Jim Faust, Ph.D., an associate professor of floriculture physiology at\u00a0Clemson University, told Fox he recommends watering poinsettias with one to two cups of water each week with \u201csmaller amounts for small pots, larger amounts for large pots.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The temperature of the water also matters, according to\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/natureid.com\/\">NatureID\u00a0<\/a>\u2013 an AI- and botanist-driven plant identification <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a> representative for the app told Fox that cold water is harmful to poinsettias. The optimum water temperature is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/Poinsettia-04.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Healthy poinsettias grow in soil that\u2019s moist to the touch. Soil that\u2019s too dry or wet could result in a poinsettia\u2019s shortened lifespan.\" class=\"wp-image-20462774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/Poinsettia-04.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/Poinsettia-04.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/Poinsettia-04.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Healthy poinsettias grow in soil that\u2019s moist to the touch. Soil that\u2019s too dry or wet could result in a poinsettia\u2019s shortened lifespan.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Creative Touch Imaging Ltd.\/NurPhoto via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The plant resource also recommends repotting large poinsettias if they have been purchased from a nursery or have simply outgrown their original pot.<\/p>\n<p>Poinsettia owners who are worried that their green thumb isn\u2019t good enough to keep these plants alive might feel comfort in knowing that this tropical flower has been bred to have higher survival odds.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cModern poinsettias are not your grandmother\u2019s plants. Breeding has dramatically improved their consumer performance,\u201d said Faust. \u201cBack in the day, growers would place ferns or pine boughs in the pot along with the poinsettia to provide greenery, because the poinsettia leaves would fall off so quickly. 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It\u2019s estimated that roughly 35 million potted poinsettias are sold in the U.S. each year. 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