Among the most popular ornamental flowers, seasonal poinsettias have long been a favorite house plant, used to brighten indoor spaces throughout the winter months. A type of euphorbia, these showy plants produce brilliant red bracts. Though most gardeners are quite familiar with these beautiful container specimens, some may be surprised to learn that the poinsettia is actually a type of tree. Continue reading for some poinsettia tree care tips. How to Care for a Poinsettia Tree Within their preferred range, outdoor poinsettia plants can grow to reach impressive heights. Though highly ornamental, these frost sensitive shrubs are simply not able to survive outside very specific growing conditions. Over the years, however, many plant professionals have taken great interest in replicating this same growth habit in new ways to make it more accessible to home gardeners. This passion, in tandem with the plant’s natural popularity, would eventually give way to the […]
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