How to Water a Poinsettia Properly
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It's the star of the holiday season. With its bright red bracts, the Poinsettia (or Christmas Star) brightens up our living rooms in December.
But often, the celebration is short-lived: the leaves yellow, dry out, and fall off as early as January. Why? Because this tropical plant hates two things: the cold and too much water .
How to keep your Poinsettia looking beautiful until spring? Here's how.
1. The Golden Rule: Never use cold water!
The poinsettia comes from Mexico. It is sensitive to cold. If you water it with ice-cold tap water in winter, it will suffer thermal shock and the leaves will fall off.
Tip: Always use lukewarm water (around 20°C). Fill your watering can and leave it near a radiator for a few hours before watering.
2. When and how to water?
Poinsettias like to have their roots cool, but not waterlogged. Wait until the surface of the soil is dry to the touch before watering.
- The fatal mistake: Letting water stagnate in the saucer or the pot cover (often that shiny florist's paper). Always empty the excess 20 minutes after watering.
- The technique: Water gently at the base of the plant, without wetting the colored leaves (this causes stains).
The Perfect Red & Gold Match
To complement your Christmas Star, choose an accessory that lives up to its name. Our Gold watering can perfectly matches the festive atmosphere.
- ✨ Festive Design: Enhances your Christmas decorations even when not in use.
- 🎯 Precise Beak: Allows you to water the soil without staining the red bracts.
3. The secret to survival: Humidity
In winter, our homes are heated, which dries out the air. This is fatal for a tropical plant.
If the leaves of your Poinsettia are drying out and falling off even though the soil is moist, it means the air is too dry .
Recreate the Tropics
Mist the foliage (not the flowers!) every two days to counteract the effect of the radiator.
- ☁️ Fine mist: Hydrates without soaking.
- 💎 Gold Brass: Matches perfectly with the watering can for a chic set.
4. Yellow or limp leaves? The diagnosis
- Yellowing leaves falling off: Overwatering or a cold draft. Let the soil dry out and move the plant away from open windows.
- Soft, drooping leaves: Lack of water. Water immediately (with lukewarm water!).
- Loss of lower leaves: Air too dry. Get out the spray bottle!
Make the magic last
With a little care and the right tools, your poinsettia can survive long after Epiphany. Take good care of it!
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