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5 Tips for Caring for Poinsettias

Poinsettias are very popular in indoor, holiday decor this time of year! Many people gift them to friends and family as well. If you have some of these beautiful, red plants in your home then it’s important to know how to take care of them. Here are a few tips to consider to make your poinsettias last through the holidays!

1 – Check the soil regularly. It should not be overly wet but also not dry. It’s important to keep the soil damp.

2 – Don’t keep your poinsettias near a radiator or heating source. They will get dried out much faster this way.

3 – These beautiful, red plants prefer room-temperature water to cold water. Remember that when you’re watering.

4 – Keeping them misted regularly will help them from drying out (especially in warmer homes).

5 – If you want your poinsettia to last until next year you will need to prune it by spring time to about 10 cm. Repot it before summer and keep it in a cool, dry place until November when you can expose it to sunlight to help it bloom again.