The Poinsettia, originally known to the Aztecs as Cuetlaxochitl, is native to Mexico and was cherished as a divine gift. It was introduced to the United States in 1828 by Joel Roberts Poinsett, the ...

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If it feels like everyone on your social feed went to Tokyo this year, you’re not imagining it. Japan has become one of the premier destinations—not just for travel enthusiasts, but for beauty ...

Did you receive a poinsettia plant as a Christmas gift? Do you want it to survive and be attractive for at least a year in the house? It is possible if you follow some simple care rules. It is time ...

The bright red poinsettia has become a symbol of the holiday season, but its story follows a path from southern Mexico to South Carolina to Southern California before an NC State horticulture ...

Poinsettia plants are poisonous to cats and dogs. Rating: Mostly False (About this rating?) Context: Poinsettias are mildly toxic to cats and dogs, causing skin irritation from the plant's sap or ...

Poinsettias are mildly toxic to cats and dogs, causing skin irritation from the plant's sap or stomach upset if ingested. Claims that poinsettias can cause serious health problems or death greatly ...

GREENVILLE — We have a South Carolina native and former secretary of war to thank for the introduction of the holidays’ most popular flower. Joel Poinsett, who rose through the ranks to become U.S.

The festive season presents an opportunity to brighten your home with an array of seasonal blooms. Options include the Christmas cactus, amaryllis and jasmine. Another favourite is the poinsettia, ...

For many people across the UK, it's not a proper Christmas without a poinsettia to brighten up the house. Originating in South America and parts of Africa, the plants are a fixture on supermarket ...

In its native range from central Mexico to northern South America, the poinsettia grows as a jungle shrub the size of a small tree. One hundred years later, it’s morphed into a compact potted ...