- Discover the secrets of poinsettia care so that your poinsettia blooms to its full potential.
- Get to know the homemade yeast and milk nutrient that will provide the plant with lush growth and intense color.
- Find out how proper watering and location affect the health and flowering of poinsettias throughout the winter!
Water your poinsettia with this and it will bloom all red! Star of Bethlehem care
This is the most common, next to December. Red poinsettia flowers are delightful and perfectly match the Christmas atmosphere. Called variously – poinsettia, spurge, beautiful euphorbia or simply – star of Bethlehem, it is a beautiful flower that blooms until winter, and if properly cared for, even until spring. It is worth remembering, however, that poinsettia is poisonous to cats and if you have these animals at home, it is better to choose poinsettia for the holidays.
naturally comes from Central America and Mexico. Locally called the burning flower. It was believed that the red color of the plant comes from the blood of a goddess whose heart was broken with love. In our tradition, it is associated with the color of Christmas and beautifully decorates our tables at Christmas. Interestingly, not all poinsettia varieties bloom red. You can find those covered with white or cream flowers. The most traditional and available varieties in Poland are “Christmas Carol”, “Christmas Feelings Red” and “Freedom Red’, “Millenium”. These species bloom red.
Many people buy a poinsettia during Christmas and bring it home with no idea how to care for it. This plant, like other potted flowers, needs vitamins and minerals for flowering and growth. You will deliver them using . In the case of poinsettias, a nutrient made from dry yeast and cow’s milk is recommended. just pour 20 milliliters of warm water over 1 package of dry yeast and leave for a few minutes. Once the leaven begins to form, add 300 milliliters of milk. Water the star of Bethlehem with a small amount of the resulting solution. A really small amount is enough. Some people recommend doing this with a syringe.
Milk and the protein it contains support the growth of poinsettias and make them bloom better. In turn, yeast improves the root system and stem growth.
How to care for a poinsettia in winter?
Star of Bethlehem or warmth and sun. It grows best in a position at a temperature of 13 to 22 degrees Celsius. Interestingly, it is one of the few potted flowers that can withstand direct sunlight in winter. This flower does not tolerate drafts, which can cause the leaves to turn yellow and the buds to fall off. This is a plant that loves watering. It needs to be watered frequently with small amounts of water. Overwatering may result in rotting of the roots. Poinsettia can also be sprinkled. However, remember to always use standing water for this type of treatment. Tap water may contain minerals responsible for the formation of scale, which is not recommended for plants.
