

















Euphorbia Pulcherrima

4.2 out of 5 (42 experiences)


About Euphorbia Pulcherrima
Although associated with the winter season, these plants are native to the tropics of Central America. Plants in the Euphorbia genus have poisonous, milky, white, latex-like sap so be sure to keep them far from curious pets and children ⚠️
Taxonomy
Euphorbia pulcherrima
Euphorbia
Euphorbiaceae
Malpighiales
Also known as
Poinsettia, Poinsettia, Christmas Flower, Easter Flower, Lobster Flower Plant, Lobster Plant and Mexican Flame Leaf

How to care for Euphorbia Pulcherrima
How often to water your Euphorbia Pulcherrima

every 12
Euphorbia Pulcherrima needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for Poinsettia in your home

a window
Euphorbia Pulcherrima love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Euphorbia Pulcherrima does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Euphorbia Pulcherrima in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Euphorbia Pulcherrima

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Euphorbia Pulcherrima after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
-
Can poinsettias be planted outdoors? #Euphorbia
-
I am reviving a this plant. I want to keep the growth that is taking place. Q: should I clip or remove the dried tips of the plant or leave it alone? Please advise. Thanks in advance. #Euphorbia
-
This is my friend's plant... Apparently nothing was any different about its conditions/watering/etc. but it just died in ~2 days. Can it still be saved? #Euphorbia
-
Is this dead ? Any tips to help it #Euphorbia
-
I just have to share a few of my happy babies and let you all know what that seed pod was I received in the mail last week with no identification as to what kind of plant it was or how to really take care of it. Well it’s a… Vase Jungle Philodendron!🤦🏼♀️ I love my orchids, so happy that the poinsettia is doing so well and I can’t get over how many blooms and seeds are in my palm plant!! I’m just a happy happy plant person 👩🦳
-
Idk what's up with my plant 🥲 Hi! Any insights on what could be happening to my girl here? She's in the bathroom, so it's a very humid environment and she gets full sun. Greg says this should be fine but it's clearly not 😭. Also, she has some white spots on her red leaves 🥲
-
My little project is to have Shakira bloom again for Christmas.🤞 #Euphorbia
-
I saved this poinsettia from the trash. It was given to our office. I’ve never had a poinsettia and I’m afraid I might be killing it. Most of the leaves that were left have fallen off. I’ve noticed there is a little bit of new growth. Any tips to help me save it? #poinsettia #euphorbia
-
Pot type: I am moving my Noel from the plastic pot she came into a regular pot. It is recommended that I use a porous pot. I have a clay pot that is glazed on the outside. Is that good enough, or should I use terracotta? #Euphorbia
-
Speaking of holiday plants (I just posted about my literal late-bloomer amaryllis 😂), the beautiful, magnificent poinsettia my mother bought for me last month was immediately besieged by spider mites, and by the time I was able to kill them all, she’d lost all her gorgeous leaves 😭🍃 But being a patient and loving plant mom, I knew she just needed time to recover. Now she’s growing new leaves and will be lush again in no time. Never say die! Plants want to live; give them the chance 💕 As the illustrious (and somehow still extraordinarily handsome) Jeff Goldblum says in that one 🦖movie, “Life, uh, finds a way.” #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #LifeFindsAWay #Poinsettia #PlantRehab #GregGang #babevila #PlantTherapy #NewGrowth
Care Summary for Euphorbia Pulcherrima
Euphorbia Pulcherrima
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say










This plant was being thrown out after Christmas and didn’t look like she was going to make it. Walgreens let me buy for $0.36 and thought I was crazy for wanting it. With some love she came back to life and now is doing so good & beautiful! It shows the beauty and power of attention, love and nourishment on another living thing. 😊❤️✌️

