There’s no plant more popular this time of
year than the poinsettia—except perhaps the Christmas tree itself! If you’re
the lucky recipient of one of these room-brightening flowers, keep it lush and
lovely through the season—and beyond—by following these tips:
1.
Poinsettias like full sun, so keep yours
near a light source, but sheltered from drafts. If you set your poinsettia on a
windowsill, place a piece of cardboard between the plant and the window at
night to protect it from chilly air.
2.
Water your plant regularly and thoroughly,
but don’t ever let it stand in water.
3.
If your poinsettia’s foliage starts to
yellow, the plant is probably not getting enough light or nitrogen, or is being
watered too much. Set it in a brighter location, give it a dose of all-purpose fertilizer,
and hold off on the watering until the top of the soil has dried out.
4.
Leaves will start to wilt if the plant is
too dry or exposed to a draft. So move it to a more sheltered spot and perk it
up with a drink.
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