Poinsettias are such a cheery symbol of the holiday season. However, all too often these festive houseplants don’t outlast Christmas and are thrown away once the colorful bracts have faded. Good poinsettia care is key to their survival, but the plants have specific needs that must be met to ensure they thrive. Avoid these common poinsettia care mistakes, and your plant will live on to see another Christmas. 1. Taking it outside Poinsettias are very sensitive to cold drafts, so don’t buy one from an outside stall, and don’t leave it outside when you get home – not even in a sheltered porch. ‘You should also do your best to get your new poinsettia home from the store quickly, as they really don’t like being exposed to the cold for any length of time,’ says Naomi Robinson, founder of Houseplant Authority. ‘Otherwise, you may see it start to lose leaves […]
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