I live in Texas. When would be a good time to plant them/
2007-02-15 05:17:59 · 6 answers · asked by jackieo 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I live in a warm climate and plant the potted poinsettas we get every year in the back of the garden when we take down the Christmas ornaments. I cut them back 2 or three times a year and have a red jungle at Christmas time.
2007-02-15 15:49:17 · answer #1 · answered by OldGringo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ialso live in Texas (Houston) planted mine 2 yrs ago in a corner near Fence under an evergreen, it has gorwn and around january the leaves have changed to red, there is a pinching method recommended but I never bothered. just be aware that if you have children it is a poisonous plant
2007-02-15 22:11:53 · answer #2 · answered by natioushka 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can and they will grow into a lobely green plant. However they are not hardy in a cold winter. You could bring it inside again. Also, they need 12 hours of dark for a good period of the year if they are to get red leaves again.
They grow in hedges here in Barbados and really do bloom in December.
2007-02-15 13:21:41 · answer #3 · answered by Barbados Chick 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spring time and yes I live in Fla I have seen them get huge 14 to 18 ft tall and 10 to13 ft wide
2007-02-15 13:21:28 · answer #4 · answered by delmonticoman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they will thrive there.
Your seasons are the opposite to mine so I would put it out in the Spring when the soil is warmer.
2007-02-16 19:04:22 · answer #5 · answered by Val K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-02-16 01:01:18 · answer #6 · answered by firebird 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋