We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A Christmas favorite often sold in pots, the poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) comes alive in brilliant colors which add a bit of holiday ...

A beloved holiday plant, the poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is known for its striking red leaves and small, compact yellow flowers that bring a festive touch to homes. While poinsettias are ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The part of the poinsettia plant that we admire -- those bright red or pink or white flowers that are everywhere during the holidays -- they are not really flowers. The tops look ...

Once again, another year is winding down, and the holidays are just a few weeks away. I find myself reflecting on this year’s gardening accomplishments. There are things left undone this year, which ...

With good care and placement that provides the basic needs of a poinsettia, the plant should do well beyond the holiday season. But poor care and a poor location will lead to a plant that detracts ...

Plants should be watered when the top 1 inch of soil is dry, then allowed to drain. The plant should not be overwatered and should never be allowed to sit in water as this may cause rot. After the ...

Question: I saw poinsettias at garden centers in full color in November but mine were just producing a little red in their bracts. What am I doing wrong? Answer: “It’s not nice to fool mother nature.” ...

INJURIES. THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN IS PREPARING TO GET YOU INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT. THE HORTICULTURE CLUB HAS BEEN NURTURING OVER 1000 POINSETTIAS. SOME 30 STUDENTS MANAGE HOW MUCH SUNLIGHT, ...

It is a few days past Christmas. Several gardeners still have Christmas on their minds because of a gift that they received during the holiday period: a Christmas poinsettia. Many are asking, "Now ...

The poinsettia is the most popular holiday plant in the United States. Primarily, that’s because of their colorful bracts (look like leaves), and the tiny yellow flowers in the center, called cyathia.