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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 ...
Inside the home, position poinsettias away from air ducts that ... February is the time to reduce plant height and width. It’s also a good time to thin out old and declining shoots to allow ...
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.
Yes, you can keep your poinsettia for next season, but there are some things you will need to do to get it to bloom like the plant that came to you from the nursery. To find out how this beautiful ...
It would probably surprise most people to know that poinsettias grow up to 13 feet in height in their natural habitat. The decoration you brought home in that foil-wrapped pot is just a baby!
Poinsettias have become as much of a holiday tradition as Christmas trees, but how did the vibrant plant get so closely connected to Christmas? Julie Weisenhorn, an extension horticulture educator ...