Gardening expert Peter Dowdall shares his advice on how to care for poinsettias, emphasizing the importance of careful selection, protection during transport, and proper placement at home.
They’re temperamental at the best of times, but there’s no denying the beauty of a gorgeous poinsettia at Christmas.1. Be mindful before purchase
This, however, is the absolute worst place for a poinsettia to live, says Peter, and will likely mean that your new plant is doomed before you even bring it home. “Whatsmore, because they’re wrapped in a plastic sleeve, you won’t see the damage until you get home and they’re dropping their leaves”. If you're concerned that your poor poinsettia is dying, Peter recommends giving it a water bath, as previously mentioned, and then giving it a shake. If it drops any leaves it’s probably a goner and unfortunately the plant cannot be revived. If it continues to hold its leaves for 24 hours then you have successfully resuscitated..
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