Poinsettias are beautiful flowers and a Christmas tradition. Poinsettia quality is at an all time high because poinsettias can be shipped directly from the greenhouse to your house quickly to retain high quality and freshness.

These tips will help you buy the best poinsettias for your Christmas holiday season.

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Buy these Poinsettias:

• Choose a poinsettia plant with dark green foliage down to the soil line.
• Choose poinsettia plants with bracts (modified leaves) that are completely colored.
• The poinsettia should look full, balanced and attractive from all sides.
• The poinsettia plant should be 2 1/2 times taller than the diameter of the container.
• Check the poinsettia's maturity. Check the true flowers which are located at the base of the colored bracts. If the flowers are green or red-tipped and fresh looking the bloom will "hold" longer than if yellow pollen is covering the flowers.

Avoid These Poinsettias:

• Poinsettias plants that are drooping or wilting.
• Poinsettias with a lot of green around the bract edges.
• Poinsettias plants that are displayed in paper or plastic sleeves. Plants held in sleeves will deteriorate quickly
• Poinsettias plants that have been displayed or crowded close together. Crowding can cause premature bract loss.
• Poinsettias plants with fallen or yellowed leaves.
• Poinsettias with yellow pollen on the true flowers. Pollen on the true flowers is a sign the plant is fully mature and will soon wilt.
• Check the poinsettia plants soil. If its wet and the plant is wilted, this could be an indication of root rot.
  

Poinsettia Care:

• Place the poinsettia in a sunny location.
• Do not let any part of plant touch anything cold such as window panes.
• Indoor temperatures from 60 to 70ﾰF is ideal for long plant life.
• High temperatures will shorten the life of the colorful leaves(bracts).
• Don't overwater. Water only when the soil is dry.
• Placing your poinsettia in a cool place (55 to 60ﾰF) at night will extend blooming time.
• Do not fertilize when plant is in bloom.
• Avoid temperature fluctuations such as warm or cold drafts.
• Avoid placing the poinsettia plant where it will be bumped by passing people or pets.
• If outdoors, be sure to have it covered when outdoor temperatures are below 50ﾰF.