How to Propagate and Grow
Christmas Flowering 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 hortucultural 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 (opens in new window)
By basal cuttings in spring or early summer.
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