You've decided you are going to have a greenhouse, now what? Some plants thrive better than others or need more care, so it's useful to know your best options.

The plant will begin its time in darkness around September 21, the fall equinox. It will be in total darkness, with not even a squeak of light, for 16 hours a day, followed by 8 hours in sunlight ...

The poinsettia is not simply a plant associated with Christmas. It is one with roots in the Americas, culturally appropriated over the centuries, and now mass produced for consumption across the ...

The poinsettia is the most popular decorative plant for the Christmas season. The brightly colored red, pink, salmon or creamy white “petals” are actually modified leaves called bracts.

Plant Doctor: How to care for your poinsettias so they last into new year Tom MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida including care of hibiscus, St. Augustine grass, fall vegetable gardens ...

Poinsettias are toxic to both humans and pets, but they are only mildly toxic and not as dangerous as they are to animals. According to the American Kennel Club, the plant has a latex sap—a ...

These tips will keep the leaves of your poinsettia plant lush and vibrant. Getty Images Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) are iconic holiday plants known for their beautiful red leaves and small ...

One way to keep your poinsettia plant healthy is to ensure it gets enough water. Here's how often to water poinsettias, according to gardening experts. Meet the Expert.

If you love your poinsettia, here’s what you need to do to not only keep the plant alive until next year, but to also coax it into blooming again.

The plant's association with Christmas began in 16th-century Mexico due to a story of a girl who gave a poinsettia and the leaves magically turned red at Christmas. Whether or not that happened ...

Origins of the poinsettia. The cultivation of the plant dates back to the Aztec empire in Mexico 500 years ago. MORE: A day in the life of Santa Claus’ reindeer Among Nahuatl-speaking ...