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Poinsettia was named after Dr. Joel Roberts Poinsett, the US
ambassador to the Republic of Mexico way back in 1825.
Cultural
information: As the holidays near... we all begin to
decorate our homes and offices for the season. The Christmas tree is up... the
lights are on. It's time to shop for a flowering indoor Poinsettia
plant.
Did you know that their is a major difference in Poinsettias
found in the mass markets... versos your local garden center or
floral shop? The difference is quality and longevity. How long did
the mass market Poinsettia live? Two or three weeks tops? Your
local garden center or floral shop has Colorado grown Poinsettias
that will last well beyond the holiday season.
For optimum indoor shelf life... place your Poinsettia in bright
filtered light. Rotate your plant daily if the back side of the
plant is not receiving light. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Poinsettias don't like to sit in a saucer of water. Your
Poinsettia will not need any fertilizer until well after the
holidays.
This holiday season... purchase a Colorado
grown Poinsettia!
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