What should I do with my poinsettias after Christmas?

Place your poinsettias where they will receive at least 6 hours of indirect, but bright, sunlight each day. In mid-April pinch back the stems to 6-8 inches and place the plants in a sunny location. When new growth begins, you may use a liquid fertilizer to ensure the plants get enough minerals, especially calcium.

How do you keep a poinsettia for Christmas?

Protect the plants from freezing temperatures, especially when transporting them. Place them in a light-filled room away from drafts. They do best in rooms between 55 and 65 F at night and 65 to 70 F during the day. Keep poinsettias away from cooler locations and avoid exposing them to temperatures below 50 F.

What flowers go with poinsettias?

Maidenhair fern, variegated ivy, dracaena, peace lily, and fittonia all make good companions. Combine lacy and broad-leaved foliage for good textural balance, and always choose a draping plant, such as ivy, to cascade over the side. Add blooming houseplants that work with your poinsettia’s color.

Can you decorate with poinsettias after Christmas?

Even if you don’t have any poinsettia plants, you can still use it as part of your Christmas decor.

Do you throw away poinsettias after Christmas?

The most common choice is to throw it out and buy a new one next year. They typically only cost around $10, and you get to enjoy them from whenever you bought them in late October or early November through the New Year.

Can I keep my poinsettia year round?

Some gardeners are not satisfied with this long season of indoor beauty and attempt to save the plants to re-bloom the following winter. Poinsettias can be kept year after year, and they will bloom each year if you give them proper care.

What goes well with poinsettias?

A foraged greenery wreath with tallow berries, ‘Carolina Sapphire’ cypress, magnolia, Scotch pine, nandina berries, pine cones, camellia branches and boxwood serves as the perfect base for poinsettias in water picks.

Are poinsettias drought tolerant?

Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is the plant we’re talking about this month, though. It was introduced to the US in the early 1800s by the American ambassador to Mexico, a Mr. Joel Poinsett, from whom it also got its common name. Like the other spurges, it is highly drought tolerant and is simple to care for.