What are the characteristics of the poinsettia? A complete guide in one article
The poinsettia has large, brightly colored flowers and many varieties. It blooms right around Christmas, New Year's Day, and Spring Festival. Potted plants placed indoors can add a festive atmosphere, and of course they can also be placed in offices and other public places.
Other names of the poinsettia
Ivory red, laolai jiao, Christmas flower, Christmas red, chimpanzee tree.
Growth habits of the poinsettia
The poinsettia is a short-day plant that likes warmth. Its most suitable growing temperature is 18-25°C; from April to September, keep the temperature between 18-24°C, and from September to April, 13-16°C. In winter, it must not go below 10°C.
The poinsettia likes a humid environment and is fairly sensitive to water. During the growing period, as long as there is enough water, the leaves are tender green and the flower color is pure.
The poinsettia likes sunlight. During the growing period, sufficient sunlight can promote rapid and lush growth of stems and leaves.
The flower language of the poinsettia
The poinsettia blooms in winter and is the best flower to represent Christmas, but at some weddings, red and white poinsettias can also be seen decorating the venue, representing "my heart is burning," painting out a piece of your blazing passion. It also carries the meaning of subduing demons and eliminating evil.
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