Enjoying holiday poinsettias year-round, indoors and out
These plants prefer indirect sunlight room temperature and moist soil. Do not let plants sit in water. In early April, cut back the plant to about 8 inches in height. Continue to water when the soil feels dry to the touch and fertilize the plant after blooming has stopped. By the end of May, there should be vigorous new growth. In spring, when the danger of frost has passed, plants can be moved in their pots to enjoy outdoors. In warmer areas, plants can be transplanted into a garden bed with good drainage and rich in organic material. To ensure blooms for next holiday season, plants should be moved indoors again in cooler weather. At the beginning of October, they require 14 consecutive nights of complete darkness (in a dark room or with a box cover). For the six to eight weeks leading up to the holidays, they need bright sunlight (about six to eight hours per day), watering and fertilizing. With a bit of luck, this should result in another season of colourful blooms! This holiday season, Canadian Tire is carrying these plants in a variety of different colors, sizes and formats including planters, hanging baskets and small trees. Beyond the vibrant red varieties, they also come in other colors like pink, white, marbled, speckled, and yellow a great accent for holiday decorating. - News Canada
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