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Poinsettia–How to Select and Care for a Healthy Poinsettia

December 17, 2025 by Carol O

The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is the most popularChristmas season plant. It was introduced into the United States in the late1820’s from its native Mexico by our first ambassador to that country, JoelRobert Poinsett. Read More: SOURCE: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: From The Ground Up, House Plants /Home Decor Tagged With: poinsettia

Poinsettia and Christmas Cactus Care

December 10, 2018 by Kathy N

        This article gives advice for prolonging the life and blooms of two popular holiday houseplants. Poinsettia and Christmas Cactus Care Source:  Penn State Extension … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Container Gardening, General Gardening / Landscaping, House Plants /Home Decor Tagged With: christmas cactus, poinsettia

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