Is this normal?
Hi community π
I have some doubts regarding my "noche buena".
There are some red leaves with a soft texture falling.
Also I have some yellow-green leaves that are also falling apart.
It receives direct sun 3 hours a day and indirect sun the rest of it.
I am thinking of getting this plant in the outside (although it will receive only indirect sun)....maybe it needs fresh air? Or is this normal behaviour because of the season?
#poinsettia #greggang #greggerssupportinggreggers #plantsmakepeoplehappy
I have some doubts regarding my "noche buena".
There are some red leaves with a soft texture falling.
Also I have some yellow-green leaves that are also falling apart.
It receives direct sun 3 hours a day and indirect sun the rest of it.
I am thinking of getting this plant in the outside (although it will receive only indirect sun)....maybe it needs fresh air? Or is this normal behaviour because of the season?
#poinsettia #greggang #greggerssupportinggreggers #plantsmakepeoplehappy

5ft to light, indirect

4β pot with drainage

Last watered 1 week ago

@HunkyStrapwort Welcome to the Greg community! Here are some tips for caring for a potted poinsettia plant:
Sunlight: Place your poinsettia near a bright, indirect light source, such as a south-west or east facing window. Poinsettias need at least 6-8 hours of sunlight per day. If your home is dark, you can use a grow lamp to provide artificial light.
Temperature: Poinsettias prefer steady temperatures between 65 and 75Β°F. Keep them away from doorways or entrances where drafts might cause temperature fluctuations.
Watering: Water your poinsettia when the soil surface becomes dry to the touch. In April, slowly decrease the amount of water you give it.
Repotting: In May, you can repot your poinsettia in a bigger container.
Fertilizing: Fertilize your poinsettia every 2 weeks with a dilute fertilizer solution.
Pruning: To induce dormancy, you can prune your poinsettia back to 4-8β tall, leaving one or two leaves per stem.
Toxicity: The ASPCA designates poinsettia as toxic to dogs and cats.
Poinsettias are tender tropical plants and will not survive temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit for any extended period of time. Happy Growing!
Sunlight: Place your poinsettia near a bright, indirect light source, such as a south-west or east facing window. Poinsettias need at least 6-8 hours of sunlight per day. If your home is dark, you can use a grow lamp to provide artificial light.
Temperature: Poinsettias prefer steady temperatures between 65 and 75Β°F. Keep them away from doorways or entrances where drafts might cause temperature fluctuations.
Watering: Water your poinsettia when the soil surface becomes dry to the touch. In April, slowly decrease the amount of water you give it.
Repotting: In May, you can repot your poinsettia in a bigger container.
Fertilizing: Fertilize your poinsettia every 2 weeks with a dilute fertilizer solution.
Pruning: To induce dormancy, you can prune your poinsettia back to 4-8β tall, leaving one or two leaves per stem.
Toxicity: The ASPCA designates poinsettia as toxic to dogs and cats.
Poinsettias are tender tropical plants and will not survive temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit for any extended period of time. Happy Growing!