Poinsettia plants remain one of the most popular holiday flowers. The familiar red blooms have been joined by even flashier colors. Actually, they are not flowers but modified leaves called bracts. The bright bracts are designed to attract insects to the tiny yellow flowers in their centers. Hybridizers have expanded the range of colors from the familiar red to pastel yellow and vibrant bicolors. Because poinsettias have been forced into bloom, they need some extra care to keep them in bloom throughout the holidays.
Ideal holiday gift plant
Thrives in mild temperatures with 6+ hours of indirect light, so it’s perfect for window sills and sunny indoor areas
Moist, but not overly wet, soil will keep this plant blooming in fall and winter, so you can enjoy it throughout the holiday season
Star-like flowers with bold green foliage make this plant a lovely addition to your holiday decor
Zone 10 cold hardiness means it can withstand winter temperatures from 30 to 40-degrees