How To Propagate And Grow
Christmas Poinsettia
(Euphorbia)

Genus: Euphorbiaceae

Family: Euphorbia

Species: E. pulcherrima

Common Names: Poinsettia.

Classification: Shrub.

Height: 90cm (18inches).

Usage: Interesting and attractive indoor flowering plant.

Ideal as a Christmas gift for family, loved ones and friends or a treat just for yourself.

Makes an excellent Christmas table decoration.

Site: Requires full light during winter period, but shaded from direct sunlight.

Maintain a temperature around 60 deg F. for flowering.

In dormant period maintain a temperature around 55 deg F.

Mist frequently while in flower to improve humidity.

Soil: Any good quality houseplant compost (peat based or non peat based), add horticultural sand or grit to improve drainage.

Do not allow poinsettia to stand in water.

Propagation Methods:

By seed in autumn and spring.

Best germination temperature: 70 deg F.

How to sow seeds..... read more

Or propagate by basal cuttings in spring or early summer.

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