Watering Poinsettia Plants How Do You Water A Poinsettia Plant

The best way to water a poinsettia plant is to put the plant in the kitchen sink, then saturate the plant slowly until water drips through the drainage hole. Let the pot stand in the sink until excess moisture drains, and then set the pot on a plate or tray. Never allow the pot to stand in water.

How much water does a poinsettia need?
Why are all the leaves falling off my poinsettia?
How do you care for a poinsettia plant indoors?
Can you overwater a poinsettia?
How long does a potted poinsettia last?
How long do poinsettia plants last?
Does poinsettia need sunlight?
How do you get a poinsettia to turn red again?
How do you bring a poinsettia back to life?
When should I put my poinsettia in the dark?
Can you keep a poinsettia alive all year?
What do I do with my poinsettia after Christmas?

How much water does a poinsettia need?

In your home, put the poinsettia in a well lighted area away from drafts and heat vents. Water the poinsettia when the pot becomes lightweight or when the soil becomes dry to the touch, about once a week. Water the plant thoroughly in a sink, letting it drain, before putting it back where it was.

Why are all 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.

How do you care for a poinsettia plant indoors?

How to Care for Poinsettias

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

Can you overwater a poinsettia?

Poinsettias prefer bright, indirect light and should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch. ... A final caution: Do not overwater your poinsettia or let it sit in standing water.

How long does a potted poinsettia last?

If well cared for, they can stay in bloom up to six months. Now THAT'S how you keep Christmas going all year long. Clarification: A previous version of this story indicated that a well cared for poinsettia can last up to six months. That's how long it can stay in bloom, though the plant can live longer.

How long do poinsettia plants last?

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).

Does poinsettia need sunlight?

With proper care and attention, your poinsettia can brighten your home for months to come. Consider these tips. Poinsettias need a minimum of six hours of indirect sunlight each day. Protect the plants from freezing temperatures, especially when transporting them.

How do you get a poinsettia to turn red again?

Help your poinsettia to turn red by placing it in total darkness for 14 hours each day, starting eight weeks before you want to display it. During the day, the plant needs bright light, but it should be placed in complete darkness every evening. (You can keep it in the same place as your mushroom log!)

How do you bring a poinsettia back to life?

Stop fertilizing in September or October. Place a cardboard box or dark bag over your poinsettia plant every night or move the plant to a dark closet overnight. For it to bloom again, a poinsettia requires 14 hours of complete darkness every night.

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.

Can you keep a poinsettia alive 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. ... After all the leaves have fallen, store the plant, in its pot, in a cool (50 to 60°F), dry, dark area.

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.