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Guide 2 Christmas   >   Poinsettia Poinsettia Poinsettia (scientific name "Euphorbia pulcherrima"), also known as "Mexican flame leaf", "Christmas star", or "Noche Buena", is a sub-tropical plant native to southern Mexico and Central America. Poinsettia is a small shrub or tree, with dark green leaves, that produces striking red flowers around Christmas time, and hence is often used as a kind of floral Christmas decoration. There is a Mexican legend (dating from the 16th Century) which links poinsettia to Christmas. According to the legend, a child who could not afford a gift to offer Jesus Christ at Christmas, was inspired by an angel to pick some weeds from the roadside on Christmas Eve. The angel told the child that a humble gift, if given in love, would be acceptable in God's eyes. When the weeds were brought into s church, the weeds flowered into bright red flowers, and the congregation agreed that they had witnessed a Christmas miracle. Poinsettia has been used as a kind of Christmas decoration in Mexico, since at least the 17th Century. The earliest people to use Poinsettia as a Christmas decoration were Franciscan friars. According to the friars: The star-shaped pattern of leaves is said to resemble the Star of Bethlehem The blood red color of the flowers is said to represent the blood sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. Poinsettia was introduced to the United States by Joel Roberts Poinsett (after whom the English name of the plant derives) in 1825. Large scale cultivation of Poinsettia in the USA, including use of a secret grafting technique to produce more attractive plants, began in the 20th Century with the Ecke family, who for many years had a virtual monopoly on Poinsettia sales. Additionally, Paul Ecke, Jr. helped to greatly strengthen the association between Poinsettia and Christmas by sending plants to television stations, and even appearing on some television broadcasts himself. 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CHUXAY GARDEN 100 Seeds Red Green Euphorbia Pulcherrima,Poinsettia Flower Seed,Christmas Star,Mexican Flameleaf Beauty Bicolour Flowers Extremely Decorative Beautiful Potted Plants CHUXAY GARDEN Lowest New Price: $9.99 ($0.10 / Count)* In Stock* *(As of 11:46 Pacific 27 Apr 2024 More Info) Click Here Description: CHUXAY GARDEN 100 Seeds Red Green Euphorbia Pulcherrima,Poinsettia Flower Seed,Christmas Star,Mexican Flameleaf Beauty Bicolour Flowers Extremely Decorative Beautiful Potted Plants Manufacturer: color green Brand: CHUXAY GARDEN Physical Description: Size: 3.0 Inches by 3.0 Inches by 3.0 Inches Color: Red Features: HARDINESS ZONE.9-11 GROW.Sow your seeds, one per small pot, just below the soil surface in evenly moist potting soil. Keep in a warm area of subdued light (no direct sunlight!) and make sure the surface of the soil does not get too dry. WHEN TO PLANT.Late March, after the danger of frost has passed. TALL.Grows up to 3-10 ft. tall (90-300 cm) and 3-7 ft. wide (90-210 cm). TIP.To make your Poinsettia turn red, put the plant from late fall onwards in a dark room after twelve hours of daylight and protect it from artificial light sources. 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TALL:Grows up to 3-10 ft. tall (90-300 cm cm) and 3-7 ft. wide (90-210 cm). USE.Typically grown as potted plants, Poinsettias are the most popular Christmas plant and best selling potted plant in the United States and Canada Click here for more information CHUXAY GARDEN Blue Poinsettia-Euphorbia Pulcherrima,Christmas red, Christmas Flowers 100 Seeds Holiday Plants Wildflower Low-Maintenance CHUXAY GARDEN Lowest New Price: $9.99 ($0.10 / Count)* In Stock* *(As of 11:46 Pacific 27 Apr 2024 More Info) Click Here Description: CHUXAY GARDEN Blue Poinsettia-Euphorbia Pulcherrima,Christmas red, Christmas Flowers 100 Seeds Holiday Plants Wildflower Low-Maintenance Manufacturer: color green Brand: CHUXAY GARDEN UPC: 735280743049 EAN: 0735280743049 Physical Description: Color: Blue,Pink,Red Features: HARDINESS ZONE:9-11 GROW:Sow your seeds, one per small pot, just below the soil surface in evenly moist potting soil. Keep in a warm area of subdued light (no direct sunlight!) and make sure the surface of the soil does not get too dry. WHEN TO PLANT:Late March, after the danger of frost has passed. CARE:A full sun or partial shade lover, it thrives in loamy,neutral to alkaline,well-drained soils. USE:These plants are an excellent addition to your house since they’re able to clean the air and look good while doing it. Click here for more information MODUDY 2 Pack Christmas Decorations Solar Ourdoor Lights,Solar Poinsettia Flower Lights LED Outdoor Solar Powered Garden Lights,Landscape Stake Light for Garden, Yard, Pathway, Patio Decor(Red) MODUDY Red Unknown Binding Lowest New Price: $21.89* In Stock* *(As of 11:46 Pacific 27 Apr 2024 More Info) Click Here Description: MODUDY 2 Pack Christmas Decorations Solar Ourdoor Lights,Solar Poinsettia Flower Lights LED Outdoor Solar Powered Garden Lights,Landscape Stake Light for Garden, Yard, Pathway, Patio Decor(Red) Manufacturer: MODUDY Brand: MODUDY Model: MODUDYnra8z6ykf947957-05 PartNumber: MODUDYnra8z6ykf947957-05 Details: Product Category: Unknown Binding Physical Description: Color: Red Features: Christmas Decorations : The Xmas garden solar lights decorated with poinsettia and leaves and warm light strings.This is the good items to create the festival atmosphere. Energy-Saving and Friendly : Outdoor garden lights use solar energy to power the lights, which is energy-saving and environmentally friendly. The built-in rechargeable battery can efficiently absorb sunlight and convert it into electrical energy. Adjust : The stems of poinsettia are supported by iron wires, which are extremely flexible and durable. You can bend the stems into different angles and styles as you want. Easy To Install : Just open solar battery panel switch to on for the first time use and insert it into ground and you will get beautiful night light . No electric wire , Very easy to use, plug in anywhere you can decorate your yard freely as you want. Application : suitable for courtyards, gardens, lawns, villas, parties and other places. These poinsettia solar lights are wonderful floral decorations during the day and an amazing feast of lights at night. Click here for more information QAUZUY GARDEN 100 Poinsettia Seeds, Mexican Flameleaf, Christmas Star Flower, Easter Flower, Painted Leaf, Striking Perennial Flowering Shrub Bush Tree Plant, Low-Maintenance QAUZUY GARDEN Lowest New Price: $11.99 ($0.12 / Count)* In Stock* *(As of 11:46 Pacific 27 Apr 2024 More Info) Click Here Description: QAUZUY GARDEN 100 Poinsettia Seeds, Mexican Flameleaf, Christmas Star Flower, Easter Flower, Painted Leaf, Striking Perennial Flowering Shrub Bush Tree Plant, Low-Maintenance Manufacturer: JOYFUL KING Brand: QAUZUY GARDEN Physical Description: Size: 1.0 Inches by 2.0 Inches by 2.0 Inches Color: Mixed Colors Features: USDA Hardiness Zone. Poinsettia is a beautiful perennial shrub grown in 8-11 (USDA) reaching 3-10 ft. in height, with a width of 3-7 ft. Bloom. Its blooms are a cluster of tiny yellow flowers surrounded by large brilliant floral bracts. Poinsettias flower naturally in winter. Sun. Poinsettia do best when placed in bright, diffused sunlight, so place your plant near a sunny window where it will receive at least six to eight hours of diffused light per day. Water. Water your poinsettia whenever the soil surface feels dry to the touch. Saturate the soil completely until water runs through the drainage holes in the bottom of the pot, but do not let the plant sit in water. Temperature. To keep your poinsettia in bloom as long as possible, maintain a temperature of 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. 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Just keep the soil warm and moist until germination. Seedlings emerge in about a few weeks. Care. Provide enough filtered sun, warmth, and water, and your poinsettia will thrive. Frequent pinching back of the stem tips will ensure seasonal color in winter. Use. Poinsettia is a showy and spectacularly colorful perennial garden shrub. Its blooms are hugely attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. It is a good plant for containers, indoor plants, and as a hedge or an accent plant. Click here for more information

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