Many people cannot imagine Christmas without decorations. One of them is undoubtedly the star of Bethlehem, which usually has red flowers. There are also those in pink, white, cream and yellow. We can also find multi-colored, speckled versions.
Poinsettia is a demanding plant and its cultivation is not the easiest. First of all, we should provide the specimen with an appropriate position. Without it, it won’t start flowering. It may even languish in the wrong place. Check out the most important information about caring for this flower and avoid common mistakes.
Do not place the Star of Bethlehem near radiators or warm air vents – this is a very common mistake in its cultivation. High temperature and dry air will cause the substrate to dry out quickly and the leaves will wither and fall.
Poinsettia also cannot stand on a cold windowsillespecially in a place where we often open the window. This will damage its delicate leaves. The specimen may also stop growing.
The plant will lose its flowers, its leaves will turn yellow, and its growth will be stunted if we place it in a shaded place, away from windows.. So we need to provide the Star of Bethlehem with exposure to light. Only then will it stay in good shape until Christmas.
Therefore, we place it in a bright place, away from sources of heat and drafts. The best option is the windowsill of a western or eastern window.
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Temperature when growing Star of Bethlehem is also important. It should be between 18 and 22 degrees Celsius at the time the plant begins to flower. We provide the specimen with fertile, humus soil with a pH of 5 to 6.5.
Water the poinsettia only when the top layer of soil is completely dry. Moreover, do not place it on a tray with water, as this may cause the roots to rot.
We also recommend turning the pot of the specimen every few days so that each part has the same access to light. This will provide it with a symmetrical shape and a beautiful appearance from all sides.
It is a good idea to fertilize your poinsettia while it is growing. We can buy ready-made fertilizer from a garden store or make a natural conditioner, e.g.
