Poinsettias are coveted for their beautiful red foliage during the Christmas season. With proper care, you can enjoy these house plants well beyond the holidays.   

Selection

When selecting your Poinsettia, consider your desired size. English Gardens carries a wide variety of sizes and colors. Select a Poinsettia with dense and plentiful foliage. Tightly-clustered buds will also ensure your plant lasts beyond Christmas.

Brrr…it’s cold outside! Let one of our Associates wrap your Poinsettia for you to protect it from the cold. Poinsettias exposed to temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit can be damaged or killed. Take your plant home immediately and rip the wrapping open from the bottom to protect the braches and foliage.

Care

When you first bring your Poinsettia home, place it near a bright window and away from drafts. Cold drafts or allowing the leaves to touch cold windows could cause premature leaf drop. As it is considered a tropical plant, Poinsettias prefer higher temperatures with a significant amount of direct sunlight.

 Water your Poinsettia when the top surface feels dry to the touch. Water until it drains out of the bottom. Do not allow your plant to sit in water.

Yellow Poinsettia leaves are often caused by either too much water or too litter water. To avoid this, try to keep the soil slightly damp to the touch.

Varieties

The most common variety of Poinsettias are the bright red plants, often coated in glitter and sparkles. 

The marbled varieties of Poinsettias are a unique twist on the classic red. 

Or you can completely forgo tradition and explore our purple and blue colored Poinsettias. 

The Mumsettia is a fun mix between Poinsettia and Mums. It’s the perfect tabletop centerpiece to leave your guests in awe. 

Fun Facts

The plant taxonomy name of Poinsettias is Euphorbia Pulcherrima, which translates to the “most beautiful Euphorbia.” Poinsettias are native to Mexico where it is considered a deciduous flowering shrub that can grow up to 10 feet tall.

People often refer to the red colorful leaves of a Poinsettia as flowers, when in fact they are called “bracts.”