Poinsettia as a houseplant

Poinsettias as Houseplants They do best with even conditions (60-70°F | 15-21°C) with diffused sunlight six hours a day, and the potting soil on the drier side, but never dried out. If temperatures go below 50°F (10°C), it can be game over.

1. How do you care for a poinsettia plant indoors?
2. Can poinsettias be grown indoors?
3. How long do poinsettias live indoors?
4. Why are the leaves falling off my poinsettia?
5. What do I do with my poinsettia after Christmas?
6. Can a poinsettia live all year?
7. Do poinsettias like full sun?
8. Will poinsettias root in water?
9. When should I put my poinsettia in the dark?
10. Will a poinsettia rebloom?
11. How long should a poinsettia plant last?

How do you care for a poinsettia plant indoors?

How to Care for Poinsettias

1. Light: Place your poinsettias in an area where they'll receive a minimum of six hours of bright (but not direct) sunlight each day.
2. Temperature: These plants prefer temperatures from 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and from 60 to 65 degrees at night.

Can poinsettias be grown indoors?

Indoor temperatures of 65-70 degrees F is ideal. Avoid placing poinsettias where temperature fluctuates or may be drying, such as near cold drafts, heat ducts, fireplaces, fans, space heaters, etc. Poinsettias will suffer damage if they are exposed to temperatures below 50 degrees F.

How long do poinsettias live indoors?

Today's poinsettias can last longer than ever, often for months. To help yours stay pretty, follow this advice from Ron Wolford, creator of the Poinsettia Pages: Place your poinsettia in indirect light after bringing it home. Poinsettias need six hours of light daily (fluorescent light will work).

Why are the leaves falling off my poinsettia?

Poinsettias will classically drop their leaves if they are exposed to sudden changes in temperature, drafts or overly cool or dry rooms. They also will lose leaves and wilt in response to an extreme need for water. When choosing a plant, pick a healthy, full one with no discoloration on the foliage.

What do I do with my poinsettia after Christmas?

Toss the poinsettia when you grow tired of it or it becomes unattractive. For those home gardeners who enjoy a challenge, it is possible to get the poinsettia to bloom again next season. Cut the stems back to within 4 to 6 inches of the soil in March. The poinsettia may also be repotted at this time.

Can a poinsettia live all year?

Poinsettias can be kept year after year, and they will bloom each year if you give them proper care. When the leaves begin to yellow or when the plant is no longer desired as an ornamental, gradually withhold water. ... The bracts (colorful leaves just below the true flowers) will be the last to go.

Do poinsettias like full sun?

Poinsettias need a minimum of six hours of indirect sunlight each day. Protect the plants from freezing temperatures, especially when transporting them. Place them in a light-filled room away from drafts. They do best in rooms between 55 and 65 F at night and 65 to 70 F during the day.

Will poinsettias root in water?

An easier way is to take cuttings of woody stem about 18 in (45.7 cm) long, stick in ground and keep moist (not wet) for several weeks." It would, then, appear that neither the native nor the non-native plant with the common name "poinsettia" can be propagated by placing cuttings in water.

When should I put my poinsettia in the dark?

To re-flower your poinsettia, you must keep the plant in complete darkness between 5pm and 8am daily from the end of September until color shows in the bracts (early to mid-December). The temperature should remain between 60 and 70 degrees F.

Will a poinsettia rebloom?

It is possible, but it just doesn't happen if the plant is indoors. Poinsettias require very specific light conditions to allow the plant to make flowers again. ... Your poinsettia should be moved outdoors during summer, so it is important to keep it in good condition now. Often, blooms will last for months after January.

How long should a poinsettia plant last?

It will depend on how well you follow the tips above, but on average a well-cared for poinsettia should last 4-6 weeks until the flowers start to fall off. Remember, poinsettias like the warmth of centrally heated homes but they should be kept away from direct heat, as well as from drafty windows and doors.