The poinsettia is a popular houseplant during the festive period - and there is a way to keep it alive and thriving after the Christmas decorations have come down ...
Poinsettias are native to Mexico and are known for their festive red and green foliage which is why they are often used in Christmas displays. The pretty plants are notoriously fussy and usually ...
Place the poinsettia in a bright, well-lit, interior location, keeping the soil barely moist. Remove 7 to 9-inches of plant height after leaves fall in the spring, water and fertilize.
Dress up each place setting with a cut poinsettia bloom. Simply cut the flowers off a potted poinsettia plant to the desired length. Place it in a floral water pick, the water-filled tubes used ...