Poinsettia

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Poinsettias are the quintessential holiday plant featuring showy large colored bracts.

Water: Keep planting mix moist.
Light: Place in bright indirect sun light indoors.
Continuing Care: After the holidays, transplant to a larger pot or tub in a well drained planting mix. Plant in full sun and keep in warm place on south facing wall in protected area where temperatures will not drop below 55° F.  
Use outdoors as a ground cover or rock garden plant.
Temperature: Performs well at an average indoor temperature.
Fertilizer: Use liquid fertilizer monthly during the late spring through summer. Do not fertilize during the winter.