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poinsettia potted plant Poinsettia + Pot (Gift Bundle)Special Winter Announcement: Preorder Your Poinsettias! Our poinsettias are getting ready for the winter season! These vibrant holiday plants are full grown and will be ready for delivery around Thanksgiving weekend. Preorder now to ensure your poinsettias arrive just in time to brighten your home for the holidays. If you order these festive plants, we will begin shipping them starting November 15th, ensuring they arrive fresh and beautiful right

Special Winter Announcement: Preorder Your Poinsettias!

Our poinsettias are getting ready for the winter season! These vibrant holiday plants are full-grown and will be ready for delivery around Thanksgiving weekend. Preorder now to ensure your poinsettias arrive just in time to brighten your home for the holidays.

If you order these festive plants, we will begin shipping them starting November 15th, ensuring they arrive fresh and beautiful right before Thanksgiving. If you have a special request don't hesitate to reach out to us, (305)-489-9089.

How to Grow

The Poinsettia flourishes in bright, indirect light and requires well-draining soil. While it naturally blooms during winter, it needs specific light conditions to color up. Suitable for USDA zones 9-11, it's often grown indoors, especially in cooler climates, to protect it from frost.

Care Tips

Water your Poinsettia when the surface of the soil feels dry to the touch, but avoid overwatering. Ensure the plant's pot has drainage holes to prevent waterlogging. To keep the bracts vibrant, maintain a stable temperature away from drafts or extreme heat sources. After the holiday season, reduce watering to allow the plant to rest.

Uses

Poinsettias are popular as seasonal decor during the winter holidays, bringing a splash of color to homes and offices. They can also be used as part of a larger holiday floral arrangement or centerpiece. Post-holidays, they can continue to add greenery indoors.

Planting Tips

When potting or repotting, choose a container with proper drainage and use a peat-based potting mix. If planting outside in suitable climates, place in a location with dappled sunlight and protect from strong winds and direct, hot sunlight.

Maintenance

After the blooming season, prune back the plant to about 6 inches to encourage bushy growth. If you wish to encourage reblooming, beginning in fall, provide 14 hours of complete darkness each night for 8-10 weeks until bracts begin to change color.

Pests and Diseases

Watch out for common pests like whiteflies, spider mites, and aphids. Treat any infestations with insecticidal soap or neem oil. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so ensure proper soil moisture levels.

Note: While Poinsettias are a festive favorite, their sap can be irritating to the skin and mucous membranes, and the plant is often considered mildly toxic if ingested. Keep it out of reach of pets and children as a precaution.