Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima)
Taxonomy
Poinsettia Euphorbia pulcherrima
Poinsettia
How to care for Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima)
How often to water your Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima)
every 9
Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) in your home
a window
Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Poinsettia (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 Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima)
Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima)
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft 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.
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