La Sumida Nursery - Santa Barbara, California

Care Sheets: Poinsettia

How to Care for Poinsettias

  • Keep your blooming Poinsettia in a bright location away from warm or cold drafts.

  • Keep it moist but not soaked.

  • Make sure To punch holes in the wrap or foil and discard excess water from the saucer.

  • There is no need to fertilize your Poinsettia during the holiday season.

  • Contrary to popular myth Poinsettias are not poisonous although the milky sap may irritate your skin.

  • Poinsettias may be planted outdoors in spring when the soil warms.