What's the best way to take care of poinsetta plants? I have one that is just starting to droop a little. Does anyone have any little tips that you want to share with me??
2007-01-11 06:13:04 · 2 answers · asked by M.S. Mom 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Generally speaking, the poinsettas that are available at the supermarkets at Christmas are not bred from the best of plant stock. You have to weigh the cost with the benefits of keeping a $4.00 plant alive.
My Master Gardener step mother-in-law repotted hers with good soil and not the vermiculite in which it comes from the grower. She kept it watered until it lost most of its foliage. Then she put it in a dark closet in her basement for months over the summer. She brought it out onto the main floor in sunlight and watered it starting in the autumn and it was in bloom for Christmas.
That seems like a lot of bother for something that you're likely going to be gifted with again next Christmas.
2007-01-11 08:20:41 · answer #1 · answered by Judith S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no other way. Your way is good enough.
2007-01-11 15:25:55 · answer #2 · answered by Kael 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋