Poinsettia, Christmas Flower (Any color) - Plant

The poinsettia is a commercially important plant species of the diverse spurge family.

Pack contents

• Poinsettia, Christmas Flower (Any color) - Plant
• 5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)

The poinsettia is a commercially important plant species of the diverse spurge family. The species is indigenous to Mexico. It is particularly well known for its foliage and is widely used in Christmas floral displays. The species is a tall, rangy shrub that grows to a height of 10 ft. It has large, dark green, oval leaves that are "toothed" on the sides and pointed at the tips. They emerge from smooth green erect stems. Flowers are borne at the stem tips in winter. The actual flowers are quite small (they are the yellow structures at the center of the brilliantly colored bracts) The bracts are actually modified leaves - in the species there usually are 8 to 10 bracts that are 4-7 in long.

Plant Specifications

• Plant Height: 18 inch (46 cm)
• Plant Spread: 8 inch (20 cm)

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

• Common Name: Poinsettia
• Maximum Reachable Height: 3 to 10 feet
• Flower Colour: Any color
• Bloom Time: Seasonal bloomer
• Difficulty Level: Easy to grow

Planting and care

You may use plant ties or just weave them through trellis sections. Fertilize the plant in spring just before new growth appears. Pinch off the tips of the vines in the second year to promote branching which will fill the trellis with bushy growth. The vining plant is prone to spider mites, which can be combated with horticultural oil or neem oil. Poinsettia careIt can survive in temperate climates if they are planted in a sheltered area. Arabian is a small bush with evergreen leaves. There are many other varieties of the plant, of which are best suited for sub-tropical climates. Learning how to grow will add a striking visual and olfactory touch to the garden.

• Sunlight: Part shade
• Watering: Medium
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Temperature: 10 degrees C
• Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer

Poinsettia special featureGrown primarily as a pot plant, poinsettias are a big industry representing about 85% of potted plant Christmas season sales. The USA exports poinsettia plants about 90% of the world.

Poinsettia uses

Ornamental Use

• The plant is used for ornamental purpose: Its generally kep indoor in living room and in terrac area

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