Poinsettia Day 2017
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December 12, 2017
How much do you know about the history of poinsettias? Did you know today is Poinsettia Day? Today marks the anniversary of Joel Roberts Poinsett’s death in 1851. He was the botanist who discovered the plant that is now known as the poinsettia. He discovered it in Southern Mexico in 1828 and took cuttings to...
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December 8, 2017
For a holiday plant, Poinsettias are an odd choice for cold climate areas. Poinsettias require heat and are indigenous in Mexico where it’s sunny and humid. It’s really important to keep them inside in a place with no draft and lots of sun when they are in full bloom. Once the flowers fall off, move it to...