Whilst the houseplant is known for making wonderful displays, they can be a little tricky to care for, especially if there is minimal light and the heating is on.
1. Choose a bright spot
Claire Bishop, senior houseplant buyer at Dobbies said: “Finding the right place for your poinsettia is key.
“Poinsettias like a lot of light so you should place them in a bright spot where they’ll get at least six hours of indirect sunlight per day.
“However, you should avoid direct sunlight as this could scorch the plant’s leaves.
“Being a tropical plant, poinsettias also like warmth so you should keep them away from windows and other draughty spots as this could cause the plant’s flowers to drop.”
2. Watering your plant
According to the expert, owners should only water their plants when the soil is noticeably dry to the touch.
This will vary on the temperature of your home, so this could be every few days or once a week depending on the surroundings.
The expert added: “Poinsettias won’t thank you for waterlogged soil, so make sure they are planted in a pot with good drainage.
“They also like a humid environment so a poinsettia’s leaves will benefit from regular misting, which should prevent them from drying out when you have your heating on in winter.”
3. Feed your poinsettia
Poinsettias will benefit from monthly feedings, according to the expert, if you want to keep it “thriving” into the New Year.
Consider using liquid plant food to fertilise, and there are plenty on the market, both online and in garden centres.
Whilst the houseplant is known for making wonderful displays, they can be a little tricky to care for, especially if there is minimal light and the heating is on.
Another plant which many people introduce into their homes over the festive period is an amaryllis.
According to Magenta Flowers, Britons should never allow it to sit in water, similar to a poinsettia.
This is because it can lead to root rot, which may kill the plant, especially in the winter months.
