How to Grow Poinsettia? Detailed Explanation of Planting Methods and Care Tips

Poinsettia is a common flower in daily life and is very popular among flower lovers. It can currently be seen in gardens, along roadsides, and other places, and some people even keep a pot specifically at home. So how do you grow poinsettia?

1. Planting time: best done in spring, around March to May is more suitable. If planting in a greenhouse or conservatory, it can be done all year round, as long as the temperature is 15 degrees.

2. Pruning: do it in the morning as much as possible. When pruning, cut a relatively robust branch. When pruning, make sure the wound is smooth; you can cut straight or at an angle, and the cut should be at a position 0.5cm from the bud node.

3. Treating the branch: after pruning, rinse it with clean water, apply a little plant ash to the cut, or you can use rooting powder, or soak it in potassium permanganate.

4. After simple treatment, insert the branch into the substrate to a depth of 2.5cm. Note that when cutting, pay attention to the depth; if too deep, it is very easy to rot.

Overall, poinsettia is still quite easy to grow. You can cut a healthy branch, then apply plant ash, rinse it clean, and insert it into the substrate.