Poinsettias are native to Mexico and Central America and 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, a traditional that continues today.
Beginning with the cuttings Poinsett sent back, the traditional red plant has grown to include white, pink, marble and orange colors.
At The Flower Bin, we grow our own poinsettias; over 30 varieties that we start in late July. 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 clusters found at the very center of the bracts.
We also dye a few poinsettias for added color and interest. The dyes we use are safe for people and the plant. Proper care for your poinsettia begins before you leave the store.
If you like, we will wrap your poinsettia in foil and add a ribbon, at no charge. We cut a drain hole in the foil on the plants we wrap so your plant will drain properly. We keep an eye on the temperature. If it gets too cold, we'll bag your poinsettia to protect it on the 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. Poinsettias are not poisonous, though some people are sensitive to the white sap they produce. Place 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.
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