When you think about the holidays, you just can’t help but picture the vivid red of poinsettias. Want to keep yours looking beautiful all season long? University of Illinois Extension offers these tips to keep your poinsettia plants thriving until the new year:
1. Purchase your poinsettias from a local nursery.
Purchase a healthy, high-quality plant from a nursery. It should have dark green foliage down to the soil line, with the bracts (red, modified leaves) completely colored. Avoid purchasing poinsettias displayed in paper or plastic sleeves, which may cause quicker deterioration. If your poinsettias do have a sleeve, remove it immediately when you arrive home.
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