Poinsettia Care

Enjoying you poinsettia grown right here at The Garden Factory® for the Holidays:

→ Place your plant in indirect sunlight for at least 6 hours a day.

→ Provide room temperatures between 68-70°F.

→ Water plants thoroughly when they feels dry to the touch.

→ Transport plants in a protective sleeve when temperatures are cold. DO NOT leave in the car.

→ Do not place plants near cold drafts or excessive heat.

→ Do not expose plants to temperatures below 50°F. DO NOT leave in the car.

→ Do not allow plants to sit in water that has pooled in the decorative pot cover.


After the Holidays:

By early April, when the colored bracts begin to change color or fall, cut your plant back leaving 4 to 6 buds. Keep the plant in a sunny window, water and fertilize regularly. The Garden Factory® suggests Neptunes Organic Fish and Seaweed Fertilizer or Daniels Organic Fertilizer. To force your plant to bloom again for the holidays they will need to be placed in complete darkness for 14 continuous hours beginning October 1st. Move plants into a dark closet or place a large box over them. During the day they should have 6-8 hours of bright sunlight. Continue for 8-10 weeks and your plants will flower.