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:
7. Make sure the soil is draining.

Make sure the container and decorative foil both have at least one drainage hole. If necessary, punch holes in the foil on the bottom of the plant container and the container itself so water can drain.