I babied a poinsettia all Summer long with 12 hrs dark and 12 light. but the leaves that are turning red .?

Question

But now that they are exposed the leaves that are turning red are very small and very slow turning color. Any sugestions other than spend another $5 Its my project.

Answer 1

Hello,

May I suggest: http://www.uri.edu/ce/factsheets/sheets/poinsettias.html

http://fernlea.com/xmas/poininfo.htm

http://www.royalpalmnurseries.com/lc/special-topics/poinsettias.html

Have fun, hope this helps,
Dave

Answer 2

my mom has a poinsettia that igave her FOUR years ago.... she doesnt do anything special with the light and it is a huge plant now and it grown little red leaves