Euphorbia Pulcherrima
4.2 out of 5 (42 experiences)
Survivor
Large, lush leaves
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.
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Perry’s getting a little droopy?? I’m really worried!! I’ve been sticking to the water schedule, but I have a feeling he was in too much direct sun? I’ve moved him but I’m worried about him :( What else could be the problem??
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new Poinsettia(?) plant in my care, and it’s already wilting/sad! ;( #Poinsettia #NewPlantMom #NewPlants Hi friends!!! Recently, my sister went on vacation and left her new poinsettia in my care in the meanwhile (NOTE: i THINK it is a poinsettia. the app is identifying it as one, and i didn’t see any card with the plant. i’ll roll with it until told otherwise). i am somewhat well-versed in plant-care, much more so than my sister—-the reason why she left it with me—-but in the first two days of its care, it’s already wilting! i leave it in the sun by my west-side window everyday, and i haven’t watered since i’ve received it since its soil is still moist. do i need to leave it by another window where it’ll receive more sun? is it feeling homesick? does it need to listen to classical music to lift its spirits??? i don’t want to kill my sister’s plant already! please, give advice if you’re able!!! thank you! 💔😭 (sorry, this is the best photo i can give so far!)
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My poinsettia is thriving still, so I'm looking for guidance on giving it a year round chance. I've read to trim it way down and then do light and dark in the fall to convince it to rebloom. Other people say just leave it alone and let it rest ..
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Chopped my #Poinsettia after bringing her home. She was dying lol. Now we’ve got tons of new growth!!!
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Why does my poinsettia have white blotches on the red leaves, almost as though some one has splattered bleach on them #Euphorbia
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This one has been brought from dead 2 years ago and was bushed out, then 4 days ago I noticed it was checking out. Am at the point to cut to the bottom of the 3 branches stumps but thought I’d ask if anyone has ideas. It wasn’t too dry. Did it catch too much of a chill? #
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Can poinsettias be planted outdoors? #Euphorbia
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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
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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
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Is this dead ? Any tips to help it #Euphorbia
Care Summary for Euphorbia Pulcherrima
Euphorbia Pulcherrima
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
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
Survivor 21
Large, lush leaves 15
Browns easily 11
Fast grower 10
Blooms easily 10
02/24/2022
Such a lovely vibrant plant to have at home.
Survivor
12/21/2021
Finicky, one plant is healthy, they other dropped all its leaves despite the same care.
Browns easily
12/08/2021
Extremely hard to take care of... bought mine from a supermarket and died in 2 weeks. I tried everything, and I’m a huge lover of plants. Uncertain what went wrong here
12/04/2021
It’s picky as hell
Large, lush leaves
Blooms easily
Survivor
12/01/2021
Love these plants for the holidays!
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
Survivor
09/16/2021
Bought this at Home Depot last November. It was originally a big, lush plant with lots of pink leaves. I’m determined to keep it alive and it’s finally doing better. Hoping the pink returns to the leaves at some point.
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
06/23/2021
Beautiful colors.
Large, lush leaves
06/19/2021
They are fickle about location. I have her near southwest window. So she gets a few hours of sun but not the early morning.
06/10/2021
Leaves shed quite a bit.
Survivor
06/08/2021
I kept this in my windowless bathroom, where it somehow survived! Pretty plant had no idea it was an all year round plant. Sad people throw them out after Christmas so pretty ! Picky plant not consistent.
Blooms easily
Survivor
Browns easily
05/13/2021
Its cool plant and easy to care i have 2 at home and I recommend it 👍❤️
Survivor
Browns easily
05/07/2021
so pretty!!
04/29/2021
Needs a plant light for winter.
Survivor
Browns easily
Large, lush leaves
03/10/2021
Even tho it’s an holiday plant. Immune is still striving to live. But there’s not much info how to actually take care of them or false info. I’ve nearly killed it a few times and panic every time cuz the plant is finicky
Fast grower
Blooms easily
Browns easily
Survivor
02/13/2021
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. 😊❤️✌️
Survivor
02/12/2021
Pointsettias are great at surviving - I forgot it in an area with no light for a week and it looked a little wilted, but perked back up immediately as soon as I gave her sunlight and watered.
Survivor
Fast grower
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