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Take the poinsettia challenge
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For most Americans poinsettias are like Christmas trees: You buy them for
Christmas, and throw them out along with all that shredded wrapping
paper. But if you just can't bear to toss out your poinsettia, there's
no reason why you can't keep it around till next Christmas. However, the
plant does take some careful handling: It needs a very sunny spot where
temperatures range between 65 F at night and 80 F during the day. And to
bring out the full color next season, starting around Labor Day you'll
have to cut the plant off from all light between evenings and mornings
for up to 8 weeks--even incidental glare from outside streetlights, for
example, is out of the question. A simple trick is to use an empty box
covered in black plastic as a cover. Once color returns the plant, bring
it back to its usual full-time spot. And always water the soil when it
feels dry and feed with a good fertilizer. If you want to start new
poinsettias, make cuttings in May or June.
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Find Your Nearest Store
Visit your local Home & Garden Showplace store and get everything you need for spring planting.
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Online Plant Guide
Plan your garden with help from our Plant Guide. Find plants with the right color, size and characterics for your hardiness zone. |
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