Bought primarily during the holidays, poinsettias are one of the most popular potted plants in the U.S ... The Aztecs used its sap to cure fever and its red leaves to make dye.

Moments later, they transformed into brilliant red blooms—surely a miracle ... During the winter holiday season, more ...

During one of these dry spells I crossed paths for the third time in as many days with a particular potted poinsettia ... eye-catching as the poinsettia’s glaring red leaves were against ...

Use poinsettias as a centrepiece for your holiday meals. Place several potted poinsettias in the middle of the table. Cover the plastic pots with greens. Then add some colourful pepper berries ...