Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima cv. RedFox) Garden Guide:
Enjoy holiday plants all year Poinsettias, Christmas cactus and
holly bring color and life to holiday celebrations, and they can
all be kept alive from year to year. Here's a look at what it
takes: Poinsettias. With more than 100 varieties, poinsettias
come in a variety of colors, including red, pink, white and even
gold. Here are some tips for choosing and caring for a
poinsettia: Choose a plant that’s about twice as tall as the
diameter of the pot. Look for a well-formed, round, full shape
and good color in the leaves. Make sure the bracts are
completely colored, with no green tips. Brown edges may indicate
damage from improper handling, overfertilization, cold or
excessive heat. Look for flowers (the small yellow nubs at the
center of the foliage) that are fresh — and either green- or
red-tipped — and not covered with pollen. Yellow leaves or loss
of lower leaves can indicate that the plant is suffering from
dryness. Check the soil. If it's wet an