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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Are poinsettias poisonous?
Poinsettias are not poisonous.
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How do I get my Poinsettia to re-flower?
First Step - Care Do not let the plant dry out!
February - Light Your poinsettia may begin to fade in color. Keep your plant near a sunny window.
April - Trimming During the middle of April, cut the stems back to approximately 6" above the soil.
May - Fertilizing Start fertilizing with a balanced (20/20/20 or 20/10/20 content of nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus) fertilizer at one teaspoon per gallon of water every third watering.
June - Repotting time? Remove the plant from the pot, and check to see if the plant needs repotting (an abundance of roots). If you do repot, use commercial potting soil and a little larger pot. The pot may be placed outside in light shade when the temperature does not fall below 55ºF or, you can leave the plant inside. Fertilize with one teaspoon of a balanced fertilizer per gallon of water, every second time you water.
Middle of August - Inside Care The plant should be kept inside in direct sunlight. Cut the stems back again, this time leaving three to four leaves per stem. Continue to water and fertilize.
Middle of September to the First of December The plant should stay in the direct sunlight (next to a window) until 5:00pm. From 5:00pm to 8:00am the plant should be placed in complete darkness. You may be wondering, “How do I accomplish this?” Some options are: putting the plant in a closet or putting the plant in a light-tight box.
Source: Fischer USA
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