Poinsettia Plant Care Tips

Following our poinsettia plant care instructions help keep your plants healthy and thriving all season.

The only way to keep a poinsettia healthy is to make sure it is strong from the beginning.

At Johnson Brothers Greenhouses, we make sure your plants get off to a great start by growing them in-house each year.

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• DO place your plant in indirect sunlight for at least six hours per day. If direct sun can't be avoided, diffuse the light with a shade or sheer curtain.

• DO provide room temperatures between 60 - 70° F. Generally speaking, if you are comfortable, so is your Poinsettia.

• DO water your plant when the soil feels dry to the touch.

• DO use a plant sleeve or a large, roomy shopping bag to protect your plant when transporting it.

• DON'T place plants near cold drafts or excessive heat. Avoid placing plants near appliances, fireplaces or ventilating ducts or the top of a television.

• DON'T expose plants to temperatures below 50° F. Poinsettias are sensitive to cold, so avoid placing them outside during the winter months.

• DON'T over water your plant, or allow it to sit in standing water. Always remove a plant from any decorative container before watering, and allow the water to drain completely.

• DON'T expose your plant to chilling winds when transporting it.

• DON'T fertilize your plant when it is in bloom.