Poinsettia Flower Plant

The familiar red blooms have been joined by even flashier colors.

Poinsettia flower plant. Poinsett was a botanist physician and the first united states ambassador to mexico. Indigenous to central america it was described as a new species in 1834. Keep the poinsettia in an area where it will receive bright indirect sunlight. There is also a species that is used as a cut flower.

December to january planting time. From about september through november light becomes crucial in poinsettia plant care. Longer nights will cause a poinsettia to set buds and flower during november or december. Poinsettias received their name in the united states in honor of joel roberts poinsett who introduced the plant into the country in 1828.

Actually they are not flowers but modified leaves called bracts. When south carolinian joel r. Native to mexico poinsettias are in the euphorbia family and are a popular holiday plant because of their colorful bracts leaves. There are also experts who believe that there is no scientific basis for toxicity.

Spring for repotting height spread. Poinsettias are sub tropical plants and therefore wither if the night temperature falls below 10 degrees c 50 degrees f. It is particularly well known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in christmas floral displays. The white milk in its stem contains a variety of toxic alkaloids which will stimulate the skin.

Poinsett 1779 1851 the first u s. Warmer days 65 70 f 18 21 c and cooler nights 55 60 f 13 16 c are also. Poinsettia plants euphorbia pulcherrima remain one of the most popular holiday flowers. They are most commonly used for decorating during the winter holidays but are also attractive as green plants throughout the year.

Experiments have proved that there are no abnormalities. Up to 60cm 2ft height. Allow plenty of light during the day so the plant can absorb enough energy for flowering. As temperatures begin to cool in late summer the poinsettia plant should again be brought indoors.

Ambassador to mexico collected and introduced the poinsettia to the bartram botanical garden in philadelphia in 1828 it s doubtful he had any idea how popular this plant would become. Whether poinsettia is toxic or not is still controversial. A poinsettia is likely to protest vehemently if it has to sit in standing water. It derives its common english name from joel roberts poinsett the first united states minister to mexico who is credited with introducing the plant to the us in the 1820s.

Robert buist a philadelphia nurseryman and florist saw the potential of the newly. Some experts believe that the whole plant of poinsettia is toxic. Poinsettia flowers are small green or yellow and grow inconspicuously in the center of each leaf bunch. Poinsettias are shrubs or small trees with heights of 0.

In order to encourage blooming poinsettia plants require long periods of darkness at night about 12 hours. 30cm 1ft spread aspect. The bright bracts are designed to attract insects to the tiny yellow flowers in their centers. Therefore move the poinsettia to a location where it will not receive any nighttime light or cover it with a box.

The poinsettia euphorbia pulcherrima is the most popular flowering plant sold in the united states with more than 70 million sold nationwide each year. Poinsettias have also been called the lobster flower and the flame leaf flower due to the red color.