Description
The poinsettia is a commercially important plant species of the diverse spurge family.
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Poinsettia (Maroon) – Plant
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6 inch (15 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 red and green 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*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name
Poinsettia
Maximum Reachable Height
3 to 10 feet
Flower Colour
Yellow flowers with maroon bracts
Bloom Time
Seasonal bloomer
Difficulty Level
Easy to grow
Planting and careYou 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
It containsSrItem name1Poinsettia (Maroon) – Plant26 inch (15 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)
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