DO’s
- Place your plant in indirect sunlight for at least six hours per day. If direct sun can’t be avoided, diffuse the light with a shade or sheer curtain.
- Provide room temperatures between 68 – 70° F. Generally speaking, if you are comfortable, so is your poinsettia.
- Water your plant when the soil feels dry to the touch.
- Use a large, roomy shopping bag to protect your plant when transporting it.
- Fertilize your plant after the blooming season, with a balanced, all-purpose fertilizer. 10-10-10.
DO NOT’s
- Place plants near cold drafts or excessive heat. Avoid placing plants near appliances, fireplaces or ventilating ducts.
- Expose plants to temperatures below 50° F. Poinsettias are sensitive to cold, so avoid placing them outside during the winter months.
- Overwater your plant, or allow it to sit in standing water. Always remove a plant from any decorative container before watering, and allow the water to drain completely.
- Expose your plant to chilling winds when transporting it.
- Fertilize your plant when it is in bloom.