I live in South Texas 10 miles north of Mexico and have an in-ground poinsettia that grows to 6 ft+ and I have to cut it back from around February to September to keep it from taking over the patio. By December I’ve always had a gorgeous display but last year it was really puny. I realized (too late) that hubby had installed solar walkway lights that shine most of the night. Starting in a few weeks, those are going offline.
I have managed to kill almost more poinsettias than I've had hot dinners ! I gave up buying them in the end but your story has given me hope, so I'm off to the garden centre - fingers crossed !!
It look gorgeous! I love the color.
I live in South Texas 10 miles north of Mexico and have an in-ground poinsettia that grows to 6 ft+ and I have to cut it back from around February to September to keep it from taking over the patio. By December I’ve always had a gorgeous display but last year it was really puny. I realized (too late) that hubby had installed solar walkway lights that shine most of the night. Starting in a few weeks, those are going offline.
Well done you. That's a new challenge for all us. Xxx
I have managed to kill almost more poinsettias than I've had hot dinners ! I gave up buying them in the end but your story has given me hope, so I'm off to the garden centre - fingers crossed !!
Good luck! Let us know how you get on.
It wasn't in good condition, but the longest I've had a poinsettia survive is two years. Albeit resolutely green. And maybe a bit of brown.
I've just bought a poinsettia. The challenge is on!