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Saturday, December 20, 2025

How to Care for Poinsettias Now and After the Holidays

Photo source: Birds and Blooms

"Many people simply keep their poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) around until they’ve lost their colored leaves, and then throw them out. But a little greenery is the perfect antidote for post-holiday blues. There’s no need to throw away your poinsettia plant after Christmas. With a little care, poinsettias can be brought back to bloom year after year. We consulted the experts so you can learn how to care for poinsettias year-round. Learn 5 fascinating poinsettia facts." Comment from Birds and Blooms

We don't have to throw our poinsettias away in Florida, they come back year after year unless we experience a severe freeze, which is not often.

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How To Water Poinsettias – Why You Should Be Misting Your Poinsettia Plants!

Photo source: Old World Garden Farms

"Did you know that how you water your poinsettias during the holiday season is one of the biggest factors of all in determining just how long your plant will keep it’s gorgeous colorful leaves in place throughout the holiday season – and that misting your poinsettia regularly can play a huge role in that too?" - comment from Old World Garden Farms about the article.

Since I grew my poinsettias outdoors, I didn't know about misting them. Check out the article if you did not know it either.

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How Long Poinsettias Really Last—and How You Can Maximize Their Lifespan

Photo source: Gina Alfani

The poinsettia in the photo is from my yard many years ago. I'm sorry to say it is no longer living since after JR, my first husband, passed away I had no interest in gardening or anything else. But I have my photos that I cherish.

There was a cluster of the plants and they lasted for years. After the holidays, the flowers would fade, but the plant remained healthy. That is because I took good care of it and I am in zone 9.

The article comes from Martha Stewart.com and here is what they had to say about the article: "How long do poinsettias typically last, and how can you help them live a long, healthy life? We spoke to gardening experts and got the full scoop."

Click here to go to the article where there is lots of information provided on everything you want to know about poinsettia.