How to grow poinsettia in pots? A detailed guide to care essentials

The potted poinsettia prefers a warm, humid environment with plenty of sunlight and has weak cold tolerance. It must be moved into a greenhouse before frost, otherwise the low temperature will cause the leaves to turn yellow and drop. The most suitable growing temperature is 22°C to 27°C, and the winter room temperature must not be lower than 15°C, with 16-18°C being ideal.

The poinsettia is not demanding about soil. For cultivation, use a loose, nutrient-rich potting mix, or preferably a slightly acidic, fertile sandy loam.

The poinsettia is very sensitive to water and fears both drought and waterlogging. Uneven watering will cause adverse reactions: when dry, the leaves curl; when waterlogged, they become soft, droop and drop. In autumn and winter, when temperatures are not high, water less. In addition, supplement water as needed according to actual conditions.