Everyone’s favorite Christmas flower has an interesting history. Read up to learn interesting and fun poinsettia facts. Those ...

Like Christmas trees, Santa and reindeer, the poinsettia has long been a ubiquitous symbol of the holiday season in the U.S. and across Europe. But now, nearly 200 years after the plant with the ...

Think “poinsettia” and you think “Christmas,” right? Well, think again. At the time of the first Christmas, the closest poinsettia to the little town of Bethlehem was 8,000 miles away, clinging to ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- Poinsettias, the number one selling potted plant in the United States, are a familiar sight around the holidays, but did you know the flower shares a special connection to the ...

Caring for poinsettias after Christmas matters because simple light, water, and temperature habits can keep them healthy year-round. Bright, indirect light, steady temperatures, and careful watering ...

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Just go to any garden center this time of year and the impulse aisles will be full of plants that can be given as gifts. Rarely do these plants come with instructions and often don’t make it long past ...

Many find it a battle to keep their poinsettia thriving throughout the festive season. As the holiday season kicks into high gear, a lot of people choose to replace their regular houseplants or ...

13:00, Thu, Dec 11, 2025 Updated: 13:04, Thu, Dec 11, 2025 Poinsettias are undoubtedly the houseplant of the season at Christmas, and if you’re on the hunt for a special gift for a plant lover this ...