Poinsettia — The poinsettia brings winter colour with red, pink or cream bracts; it loves warmth and light.
Botanical name: Euphorbia pulcherrima
Position: Indirect light
Flowering: December–February
Height: 40–150 cm
Minimum temperature: 12 °C
Watering: let the surface of the compost dry between waterings. Never leave water in the saucer.
Caution: The white latex irritates skin and eyes — wear gloves when pruning.
| Life cycle | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Frost hardiness | Not frost-hardy |
| Dimensions | Ø 13 cm, Ø 19 cm, Ø 12 cm, Ø 25 cm, Ø 27 cm, Ø 14 cm, Ø 10,5 cm, Ø 15 cm, Ø 17 cm, Ø 21 cm |
| Form | Hanging basket, Tree form, Pot |
