Plant of the Week: Poinsettia

It’s the perfect time of year to recognize one of our favorite indoor plants – the Poinsettia! Euphorbia pulcherrima is a tropical plant native to Mexico. A widely popular indoor plant used for holiday displays, the Poinsettia comes in a variety of colors, including shades of red, white, and pink. Available in a wide range of pot sizes, it’s a great house plant for decorating with during the holidays!

Light Needs: Indirect sunlight

Watering Needs: Moderate watering

Average Size: 3′ – 10′ full grown, but most often seen in small pot sizes

Why we love this plant: What’s not to love about this easy holiday decoration? The beautiful broadleaf greenery and colorful petals make for a bold, yet traditional statement. The pots are easily complimented with coordinating foil colors. We also highly recommend visiting the U.S. Botanic Garden to see their beautiful holiday Poinsettia display!

Featured photo courtesy of Bealls Florist.