How to keep your poinsettia alive?

If you live in a cold area, make sure to take measures to protect your poinsettia from the cold. For example, use a heated pot of water when you water the plant. Or, if you live in a home with windows, keep them closed during the colder months to help the plant warm up.

How to keep potted poinsettia fresh?

For indoor poinsettias keep the plant in a window with plenty of natural light. If you have a sunny windowsill, place the pot in front of it to maximize exposure. If you have a south-facing window, the plant will receive plenty of indirect sunlight. If you have an east-facing window, place the pot to catch the morning sun. If you have a west-facing window, the poinsettia will get plenty of afternoon sun.

How to keep your poinsettia alive indoors?

When the temperatures drop outside, it’s time to bring in your poinsettias. If you live in a cold area, consider bringing in your plants in late October, or even November if it’s not particularly cold. They can take a few weeks to harden off before they’re ready for indoor temperatures. If you live somewhere with extreme temperatures, consider bringing in your poinsettias earlier.

How to keep a potted poinsettia alive?

When you receive new poinsettias as a gift, you will want to keep them alive as long as possible. Add compost tea, peat moss, and sand to the potting medium. Water your poinsettia regularly and place it in a sunny location. Adding a dollop of fish emulsion to the water will help the plant stay healthy and fight off any fungus.

How to keep your poinsettia green?

In order to keep your poinsettia green, use cool compost in the potting mix. Use one part compost to five parts potting mix. Also add some peat moss or sand to help the roots stay moist. If your poinsettia is growing in a pot, add some gravel around the roots to help keep the plant from being leggy.