2006-12-20 01:44:52 · 5 answers · asked by amy s 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Here are the DO's of poinsettia care
• 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 68 - 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 large, roomy shopping bag to protect your plant when transporting it.
• DO fertilize your plant AFTER THE BLOOMING SEASON with a balanced,
all-purpose fertilizer.
And here are the DON'Ts of poinsettia care
• 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.
2006-12-20 01:48:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Poinsettia plant will loose its leaves and flowers when it is
1) constantly moved around.
2) experience fluctuations of cold and hot
3) Too little water (Best way to water it is put paper towel on soil then place 1 ice cube on it, as it melts it will quinch the plants thirst)
4) too much water (Repot immediately)
5) plant too big for pot ( repot)
2006-12-20 20:25:06 · answer #2 · answered by dragonboy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poinsettias are very fussy plants, so I guess it's a good thing they are only seasonal! Mine are dropping a few leaves also, though in general they still look pretty good. I think the most important things to remember are not to let them get cold, and not to let them sit in water. I water mine in the kitchen sink with lukewarm water so they don't get shocked from the cold, and let them drain completely before putting them back in their decorative pots.
2006-12-20 09:53:50 · answer #3 · answered by mom of 2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats natural for them. They do need more light and probably the temp varies and they don't like that. If you live in the south just put them outside and let them grow If you live in the north that is not where they are suppose to be and they resent it. Yes they will drop leaves and red petals also.
2006-12-23 21:14:53 · answer #4 · answered by Billy I 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probaly a draft of warm air.
2006-12-21 18:09:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋