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Poinsettia Care

In winter, during their bloom time, keep poinsettias in bright but indirect light (6 to 8 hours of filtered sun daily) and away from drafts and heaters, which can cause the leaves to drop. Plants thrive at room temperatures during the day (60°F–75°F) and prefer slightly cooler nights (60°F–65°F). Poinsettias are very cold sensitive, so keep them away from chilly windows. Water plants only when the soil is dry.
In spring, after the bracts become a muddy green, cut the plants back to about 6 to 8 inches tall; continue watering, and begin fertilizing biweekly with a balanced all-purpose fertilizer for flowering plants.
In summer, repot plants in fresh soilless potting mix in slightly larger pots, and move outdoors if desired to a spot with morning sun. Continue watering and biweekly fertilizing. Prune plants to encourage a bushy, compact habit.
Encouraging Rebloom
Making poinsettias rebloom is a challenge. To induce flowering in time for the holidays, continue watering plants but stop fertilizing in early fall. Beginning on October 1, move the plants to an absolutely dark room or closet each night, or place them under a box so they receive at least 14 hours of uninterrupted darkness per day—even light from a lamp can disrupt the flowering. Depending on the cultivar, colorful bracts should develop in 6 to 10 weeks.