Winter feeling with poinsettia: this care will make it last a long time

Poinsettias are popular indoor plants, especially during the holidays.

With the right care, you can enjoy them for years to come.

From the beginning of November the greenhouses are full of poinsettias.

The plants have been known in Germany for a good 100 years and are especially welcome at Christmas * - they originally come from Mexico.

We'll show you how to take good care of your poinsettia and thus give it a long life.

Poinsettia for a wintry mood: What you should consider when buying and where to find it

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When buying, however, you should pay attention to the flowers.

These are small and inconspicuous in the center of the colorful high stem, which is often mistakenly viewed as a flower.

If the yellow-green flowers are still budding, you can take the poinsettia with you without hesitation - however, open or fallen flowers mean that the plant has already finished its flowering period.

Pack the poinsettia neatly on the way home as it cannot take the cold well.

It should then be placed in a

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Avoid exposing the plant to direct sunlight or drafts.

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Maintain poinsettia properly by watering and fertilizing

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, you should not overdo it, as it does not tolerate waterlogging and begins to shed its leaves.

In addition, the roots could start to rot and the plant could eventually die.

You should therefore always ensure moderate irrigation - preferably by immersing yourself in a bath in which you place the root ball for a few minutes.

Then let the excess water run off and put the plant back in the pot.

Thanks to a complete fertilizer, the poinsettia stays fresh for a long time - add the agent once or twice a week.

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