2006-12-10 16:30:26 · 6 answers · asked by Some Like 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Yes when ever the soil feels dry, but try not to over water it as this will kill the plant. The rule of thumb is about once a week. If you have electric heat about every 5 days
2006-12-10 17:23:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The length of time your poinsettia will give you pleasure in your home is dependent on (1) the maturity of the plant, (2) when you buy it, and (3) how you treat the plant. With care, poinsettias should retain their beauty for weeks and some varieties will stay attractive for months. After you have made your poinsettia selection, make sure it is wrapped properly because exposure to low temperatures even for a few minutes can damage the bracts and leaves. Unwrap your poinsettia carefully and place in indirect light. Six hours of light daily is ideal. Keep the plant from touching cold windows. Keep poinsettias away from warm or cold drafts from radiators, air registers or open doors and windows. Ideally poinsettias require daytime temperatures of 60 to 70°F and night time temperatures around 55°F. High temperatures will shorten the plant’s life. Move the plant to a cooler room at night, if possible. Check the soil daily. Be sure to punch holes in foil so water can drain into a saucer. Water when soil is dry. Allow water to drain into the saucer and discard excess water. Wilted plants will tend to drop bracts sooner. Fertilize the poinsettia if you keep it past the holiday season. Apply a houseplant fertilizer once a month. Do not fertilize when it is in bloom.
2016-05-23 04:14:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poinsettias don't like wet feet. Remember, they are from Mexico and the Caribbean, so they like humidity and warm temperatures. You should water ONLY when the soil feels dry or when the plant to drooping. Remember, some drooping can be rot because you over-watered. More plants are killed by too much water than too little water. Less is best!
2006-12-14 08:24:41 · answer #3 · answered by Loyless H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the golden rule for watering poinsettias is so water when necessary --- not at set times --- and not for the sake of it .good luck .
2006-12-10 23:12:43 · answer #4 · answered by bill g 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they need to remain moist, so your finger is the best test for the soil. I water mine thoroughly every 3 days, or when the soil appears to be drying.
2006-12-11 03:02:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
whenever the soil feels dry.
2006-12-10 16:34:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋