Poinsettia's white sap keeps the moisture inside the plant and carries the nutrients from the roots to all branches and leaves, like any other sap. If only a small part of it leaks out, then some parts of the plant might not get "fed" and die.
Poinsettias are a familiar Christmas decoration and there is so much to learn about this iconic plant.
One of the most beautiful and well-known plants used for decorations during the winter holidays is the Poinsettia. Originally named after the Joel Robert Poinsett, the U.S ambassador who first brought the plant to the U.S, the Poinsettia comes from the wilds of Central America, mainly Mexico. The association of this gorgeous plant to Christmas actually comes from an old Mexican tale of a ...
SANTA FE – Like Christmas trees, Santa and reindeer, the poinsettia has long been a ubiquitous symbol of the holiday season in the U.S. and across Europe. But now, nearly 200 years after the plant ...
Like Christmas trees, Santa and reindeer, the poinsettia has long been a ubiquitous symbol of the holiday season in the U.S. and Europe. But now, nearly 200 years after the plant with the bright ...
Like Christmas trees, Santa and reindeer, the poinsettia has long been a ubiquitous symbol of the holiday season in the U.S. and across Europe. But now, nearly 200 years after the plant with the ...
Should you keep your pretty poinsettia or pitch it in January? Preserve its health in December if you want it to see another Christmas season.
Poinsettia are a symbol of the holidays and ubiquitous in stores, office building lobbies, banks and other public spaces between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. Ever wonder about the history of th...