Poinsettias are native to Mexico and Central
America. Poinsettias were introduced in the United States by Joel Roberts Poinsett,
the first U.S. Ambassador to Mexico. They were soon a very popular Christmas
plant. Poinsettias are not poisonous, though some people are sensitive to the
white sap they produce. Poinsettias have
thin foliage leaves that vary in color from pale to dark green.
The showy parts
of the poinsettia that most people think of as flowers are actually specialized
leaves, called bracts.
The actual flowers are these tiny yellow clusters found
at the very center of the bracts.
Poinsettias are available in a wide variety
of breathtaking colors from solid red to variegated leaves.
We also dye a few
poinsettias for added color and interest. Our dyes are safe for the plant and
people. Proper care for your poinsettia begins before you leave the store.
We
will gift wrap your poinsettia in foil and ribbon at no charge. We cut a drain
hole in the foil on the plants we wrap so your plant will drain properly. We will carefully bag your poinsettia when
it’s cold to protect it on its way home. Once you get your poinsettia home, unwrap
it and place it in a room where it will get bright light, but not direct
sunlight. Poinsettias don’t like drafts,
either hot or cold, so keep away heater vents, fireplaces, doors and cold
windows. The ideal room temperature should be around 72°F during the day and no
cooler than 60°F at night. Place the plant high enough to be out of the reach
of children and pets and away from traffic. Set the plant in a water-proof
saucer. Water your poinsettia thoroughly when the soil surface is dry to the
touch. Poinsettias don’t like to sit in water, so discard any water that may
collect in the saucer under the plant. With the proper care, your poinsettia
will last through the holiday season and retain its beauty well into the New
Year. At The Flower Bin, we grow all of our own poinsettias, so you can be assured
that the plant you are purchasing is locally grown and of the highest quality.
Polar Bear
Dyed Poinsettia
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